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THE JUNE 2023 
SHOWCASE AUCTION 


U.S. Coins 
Numismatic Americana 
Physical Cryptocurrency 


Stacks. Bower 


GALLERIES 


June 13-16, 2023 e Costa Mesa, CA 
The Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo 


Stack’s Bowers Galleries 
Upcoming Auction Schedule 


Coins and Currency 


Date Auction Consignment Deadline 


June 6, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Paper Money Visit StacksBowers.com 
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June 13-16, 2023 Stack’s Bowers Galleries — U.S. Coins Visit StacksBowers.com 
Official Auction of the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Expo 


June 26, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction — Chinese, Asian & World Coins Visit StacksBowers.com 
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June 27, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction — Selections from the Visit StacksBowers.com 
Sydney F. Martin Collection 
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June 28-29, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins & Currency June 6, 2023 
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July 26-27, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins & Currency June 29, 2023 
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August 14-19, 2023 Stack’s Bowers Galleries - U.S. Coins & Currency; World Coins: June 2, 2023 
Ancient Coins and World Coins World Currency: June 16, 2023 
Summer Global Showcase Auction « Costa Mesa, CA US. Coins & Currency: 


June 19, 2023 


August 30-31, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins & Currency August 8, 2023 
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September 6-7, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - Tokens & Medals July 12, 2023 
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September 12-15, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction —- Ancient & World Coins July 18, 2023 
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September 19, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - Selections from the Visit StacksBowers.com 
Sydney F. Martin Collection 
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September 20-21, 2023 Collectors Choice Online Auction - U.S. Coins & Currency August 24, 2023 
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October 3-8, 2023 Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio — Chinese & Asian Coins & Banknotes July 14, 2023 
Hong Kong 


Front Cover (top to bottom): Lot 2093: MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. High Relief. Wire Rim. MS-65 (PCGS); Lot 2034: 1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. 
Proof-65+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC; Lot 2066: 1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-61 (PCGS); 
Lot 1018: 1809 James Madison Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. Julian IP-5, Prucha-40. About Extremely Fine; Lot 1225: United States. 117th United States Colored Troops. 
Undated (1861-1865) C.H. Smith. 50 Cents. Schenkman US-117-50B (NL-W50B), W-CI-140-050b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-50 (NGC); Lot 2002: 1793 Flowing Hair 
Cent. Chain Reverse. S-1. Rarity-4. AMERI. VF-30 (PCGS); Lot 4004: 2013 Casascius “Gold Rim” 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits [Ag6Y2Pw. Series 3. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo 
(PCGS); Lot 2022: 1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 


Back Cover (top to bottom, left to right): Lot 1245: 1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-1, Salmon 1-A, W-690. Rarity-2. Pellets at Trunk. AU-55 (PCGS); Lot 2027: 
1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name on Base. Judd-60 Original, Pollock-65. Rarity-1. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment IV. Proof-45 (PCGS); Lot 4014: 2013 Lealana “Gold B” 

1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits IBTCNTMv. Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Gold-Plated Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS); Lot 1002: “1781” (1783) Libertas Americana 
Medal. Original. Paris Mint. By Augustin Dupre. Adams-Bentley 15, Betts-615. Bronze. MS-62 BN (NGC); Lot 3492: 1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $10. K-3. Rarity-5. AU Details- 
-Cleaned (PCGS); Lot 2019: 1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC; Lot 2074: 1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-10, Taraszka-22. Rarity-3. Large Obverse 
Stars. VF-35 (PCGS); Lot 2041: 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67 DMPL (PCGS). 


Stack’s Bowers Galleries presents 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


Featuring Selections from 


The George Henry Carman Collection 

The Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection 

Gramp’s Coin Collection 

The Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens 
The Martin Logies Collection 
The Randall Perham Collection 
The Howard Pitkow Collection 
The Rick Collection, Part I 

The David Sterling Collection 


And an exciting offering of 
Physical Bitcoins and Cryptocurrency 


June 13-16, 2023 
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The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


U.S. Coins, Numismatic Americana & Physical Cryptocurrency 
June 13-16, 2023 


Lot Viewing 


Lot Viewing will be conducted at the Costa Mesa, CA offices: May 22-24, 2023 
1550 Scenic Avenue, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 « 9:00 AM-5:00 PM PT (by appointment only) 


Lot Viewing will be conducted at the New York City offices: May 30-June 5, 2023 
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Lot Viewing will be conducted at The Baltimore Convention Center: June 7-9, 2023 
One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 ¢ Room 307 « 9:00 AM-5:00 PM ET (no appointment needed) 


If you cannot view in person, we will have our professional numismatists on hand to answer questions via phone or email 
about specific lots. Please email info@StacksBowers.com to make arrangements. 


Auction Locations 


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Auction Details 


Session 1 

Numismatic Americana 
& Early American Coins 
Tuesday, June 13 

9:00 AM PT 

Lots 1001-1297 


Session 4 

Physical Cryptocurrency 
Wednesday, June 14 
3:00 PM PT 

Lots 4001-4168 


Lot Pickup 


Session 2 
Rarities Night 
Tuesday, June 13 
2:00 PM PT 
Lots 2001-2103 


Session 5 

Numismatic Americana, 
Early American Coins & 
U.S. Coins Part 1 

Internet Only 

Small Cents to Half Dollars 
Thursday, June 15 

9:00 AM PT 

Lots 5001-5571 


Lot Pickup will be conducted at the Stack’s Bowers Galleries 
Costa Mesa, CA Headquarters (by appointment only). 


Dates, times and locations are subject to change. 


Session 3 

US. Coins 
Wednesday, June 14 
9:00 AM PT 

Lots 3001-3499 


Session 6 

US. Coins Part 2 
Internet Only 

Silver Dollars to Hawaii 
Friday, June 16 

9:00 AM PT 

Lots 6001-7005 


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Welcome to Our 
June 2023 Showcase Auction 


Dear Fellow Collector, 

I am proud to present the Stack’s Bowers Galleries 
June 2023 Showcase Auction, the official auction of the 
Whitman Coin & Collectibles Summer Expo. This sale 
represents the kick-off to our exciting summer auction 
season and offers impressive selections of Numismatic 
Americana, Colonial and United States coins, and 
Physical Cryptocurrency. 

The sale begins on Tuesday, June 13 with Session 1 
featuring Numismatic Americana and Early American 
Coins. This session is highlighted by a remarkable array of 
Indian Peace medals including such rarities as an original 
1801 Thomas Jefferson medal in silver and an 1881 James 
A. Garfield medal with provenance to a Jicarilla Apache 
Chief. Also of note is a phenomenal collection of Civil 
War Sutler tokens from the Bill Kelly Collection, Libertas 
Americana related medals from the Martin Logies 
Collection, and a delightful selection of Massachusetts 
silver coins from the Randall Perham Collection. 

Our Rarities Night session, held in the afternoon on 
June 13, presents diverse world-class numismatic trea- 
sures, including a legendary 1879 Flowing-Hair $4 gold 
Stella graded Proof-61 (PCGS). A group of fresh 1793 
Flowing Hair Chain cents are presented from the George 
Henry Carman Collection, led by a delightful VF-30 
(PCGS) example. Specialists in 20th century issues will 
delight in more modern rarities like a Proof-67+ (PCGS) 
CAC 1936 Walking Liberty half dollar and a 1950 Franklin 
half dollar graded Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Also 
found in our Rarities Night presentation are a top pop 
Proof-65+ Deep Cameo (PCGS) CAC 1872 Liberty 
Seated silver dollar, a MS-62 (PCGS) 1839-O Classic Head 
quarter eagle, a Proof-67 (NGC) 1908 Indian quarter 
eagle, an AU-50 (PCGS) 1854-D three-dollar gold piece, 
a 1907 High Relief, Wire Rim Saint-Gaudens double 
eagle graded MS-65 (PCGS), and a MS-65+ (PCGS) 1915 
Saint-Gaudens double eagle. 

Session 3 offers a comprehensive parade of U.S. coins 
ranging from small cents through gold coinage, patterns, 
and territorial issues. A bold 1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. 
$10 gold piece from the George Henry Carman Collection 
serves as a session highlight. Morgan silver dollars from 
Gramp’s Coin Collection and from the Rick Collection, 
Part I, deliver the most prized dates of the series as well 
as the most elusive VAM varieties. Gold coins from the 
Liberty Head and Saint-Gaudens series have attracted 
great demand as of late, and we are proud to present in 


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this session a MS-64+ (PCGS) CAC 1891 Liberty Head 
half eagle, an AU-58 (NGC) 1883-CC Liberty Head 
double eagle and a 1908 No Motto Saint-Gaudens double 
eagle graded MS-67 (NGC). 

Session 4 on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 14 
presents an exciting offering of Physical Bitcoins and 
Cryptocurrency. Highlighting this session is a magnifi- 
cent 2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin in silver that represents a 
trophy-coin within this category. Also offered from the 
Casascius series are examples of the 0.1 Bitcoin in silver, 
the 0.5 Bitcoin in Brass, and several rare varieties of the 
brass 1 Bitcoin including the 2011 Error variety and the 
more elusive 2012 issue. The Lealana series is represent- 
ed by a formidable four-coin set including the 0.1, 0.25, 
0.5 and “Gold B” 1 Bitcoin and a three-coin set of the 
rare Buyer Funded, Black Address variety including the 
0.1, 0.25, and 0.5 Bitcoin. Among the collector-favorite 
BTCC series, there are several “poker chip” types as well 
as the rare 0.1 Bitcoin struck in Titanium. Satori coinage 
is represented by a great mix of Pre-Fork and Post-Fork 
examples, as well as an original 50-coin roll with consec- 
utive serial numbers offered across several lots. We are 
also proud to present the first PCGS-graded examples 
from the Crypto Imperator series to be offered publicly. 
In addition to Bitcoin, there are significant rarities 
from the Litecoin currency including issues by Lealana, 
Cryptovest, and Genesis. The Non-Loaded category is 
marked by an extremely rare Redeemed 2011 Casascius 
Bitcoin Storage Bar and a Redeemed Casascius 5 Bitcoin. 
The Non-Loaded Lealana coinage is highlighted by a 
silver Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.5 Bitcoin and several 
different varieties of the silver Unfunded 2021 “Bitcoin 
Cent” 0.01 Bitcoins, among others. 

The four Live Bidding sessions will be followed by 
Internet Only Sessions 5 and 6 hosted on our firm's 
website StacksBowers.com on July 15 and July 16. On 
behalf of the entire team at Stack’s Bowers Galleries, I 
wish you the best of luck in your bidding and an excellent 
start to your summer. 


Sincerely 


DoKela 


Brian Kendrella, President 


The Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens 


Sutler Token Connections 


My first sutler token was a gift from my wife. At the 
time, I was taken with large cents, so when Byron Hoke 
offered me a duplicate from his sutler token collection, I 
passed. But I was intrigued, and I mentioned the token 
to my wife. A few weeks later, she gave it to me for my 
birthday. That was more than 30 years ago. 

In the beginning, my goal was modest: to acquire one 
token from each state while continuing to build my large 
cent collection. But soon die varieties and die states of 
government minted coins seemed much less interesting 
than tokens made for and used by Civil War soldiers. 
These tokens touched 19th century America in ways that 
coins and other tokens did not. Today, my large cents are 
long gone, and my sutler token collection consists of 142 
pieces, including 113 major varieties. 

Here are a few of my favorites: 

e PA 1-10L. TJ. Doyle. A rare lead token from one 
of the few sutlers who issued tokens for an army 
unit smaller than a regiment. The example in my 
collection is the plate specimen for both editions 
of the standard reference. 

e MO1-05C. J.W. LaForce. A nice token consider- 
ing it was still underground (as were all the other 
known specimens from this sutler) when Dave 
Schenkman wrote the Ist edition. 

e US 117-50B C.H. Smith. 117th United States 
Colored Troops. A rare token from a regiment of 
Black soldiers. 

¢ VA 05-5 Bc. Kohn. Listed as R10 in Schenkman’s 
2nd edition. I’ve seen a few others, but the one in 
my collection is graded by NGC as AU-58. 


The collection includes all 14 major varieties from 
Pennsylvania, 15 of 18 from Illinois, 8 of 9 from New 
York, and 11 of 13 from Virgnia. Several tokens are truly 
rare. Several are the best known on either the NGC or 
PCGS scoreboard. Some are both. 

My search for sutler tokens led to a search for infor- 
mation about some sutlers, and after several attempts, 
I learned that A. Schwabacher was the sutler for an 
obscure three-month Missouri regiment and Wm. H. 
Jones was a sutler at Newport Barracks in Kentucky. 
Researching 19th century traveling merchants had some 
similarities to forming the collection. Both involved a 
little hope and a lot of time and determination. 

To me, these sutler tokens represent real connections 
to our collective past. And chasing and studying these 
pieces of our history have become significant parts of 
my history. But now I recognize that the time has come 
for me to let go and to trust that the next custodians will 
make their own meaningful connections. 


Bill Kelly 


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Order of Sale 


Session 1 

Numismatic Americana 
& Early American Coins 
Tuesday, June 13 

9:00 AM PT 

Lots 1001-1297 


Category Lot Number 
Numismatic Americana.........ssseeeeees 1001-1241 
Early American and Betts Medals.............. 1001 
Comitia Americana & 
Revolutionary Era 
Naval Medal 


Indian Peace Medals..........cessssssessssseesees 1013-1060 
Columbiana 
Benjamin Franklin.. 
Lafayette 

Washingtomiana ........sccccsseecssseeessseeeeese 

The Society of the Cincinnati... 1069 
Presidents and Inaugurals 
Augustus B. Sage Medal... 


Art Medals - ANS Medals ..........sssssssseessssseeess 1072 
Assay Commission Medal... 1073 
Mint and Treasury Medal... 1074 


So-Called Dollars 
Aviation and Space 
School, College and 
University Medal 


Life Saving Medals 

Military and Civil Decorations............. 1084-1085 
Police and Firemen 

Merchant Token 

Sutler Tokens .......cccseesessesseseesessesteseeseeees 

Civil War and Confederacy... 1230-1237 
Communion Tokenss.........c.ccccceseeeesesees 1238-1240 
Miscellaneous Exonumia.. 

US. Coins & Related ..........ccccsssesseeeees 1242-1297 
Colonial Coins and Related.................. 1242-1274 
Federal Contract Coinage .........0:s 1275-1276 
Half Cents 1277-1282 


Large Cents 1283-1297 


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Session 2 
Rarities Night 
Tuesday, June 13 
2:00 PM PT 
Lots 2001-2103 


Category Lot Number 
US. Coins & Related ......... cc eesceseeneeeee 2001-2103 
Half Cent 
Large Cent .....esssecsssssssssessseesseessssesseesnees 2002-2003 
Small Cents .......ccccssessessesessesseseeseeeeseseenes 2004-2006 
Nickel Five-Cent Pieces .. 2007-2008 


Pal hi 5 sicadss ecteshsthcisscasetscasacadecsactisntaisescosstss 2009 
Dimes........... 2010-2011 
Quarter Dollars ......cecssesesseseeseeseseeseeees 2012-2015 
Half Dollars ssssivccssiaissentacacacnenawt 2016-2026 
Silver Dollars.. 2027-2051 
Trade Dollars. 2052-2053 
Quarter Eagles....... 2054-2062 
Three-Dollar Gold Pieces ..........cceee 2063-2065 
Four-Dollar Gold Piece......ccccscsesssesesseseseeees 2066 
Half Eagles... 2067-2072 


Eagles....... 2073-2078 
Double Eagles .........:scsssssssssessssssesssonss ag 2079-2103 
Session 3 


US. Coins 
Wednesday, June 14 
9:00 AM PT 

Lots 3001-3499 


Category Lot Number 
USS. Coins & Related...........ccssceseeseeseees 3001-3499 
Small Cents 3001-3020 
Two-Cent Pieces 3021-3034 
Silver Three-Cent Pieces ........c.ccsceeeeees 3035-3042 


Nickel Three-Cent Pieces 3043-3047 


Nickel Five-Cent Pieces .. 3048-3068 
Half Dimes ........c0.0..0:00100.. eta: tee 3069-3072 
DiMGS.....ccssececsseeesesesecesessoess0ss Rea 3073-3091 
Twenty-Cent Pieces ......sssccssecssseerseeessees 3092-3093 
Quarter Dollars ......ecccccscseestesesseeneeeees 3094-3126 
Half Dollars.... 3127-3164 
Silver Dollars 3165-3317 
Trade Dollars 3318-3319 
Gold Dollars............:ss0ss0s+0seesos. ORE 3320-3330 
Quarter Eagles.......ssssssssssessenessee. Ree 3331-3347 
Three-Dollar Gold Pieces... 3348-3357 


Half Eagles... 3358-3378 
Eagles ........... 3379-3395 
Double Eagles sis 3396-3435 
Commemorative Silver Coins............... 3436-3468 


3469-3473 
3474-3478 
3479-3483 


Commemorative Gold Coins. 
Bullion. op 
Pattern and Experimental Coins.. 


Mint Errors ...,Aaaee..........seemeemeerrenes 3484-3489 
Private and Territorial Gold 
Coins and Related ........c.cssscsesesseseeseeees 3490-3492 


Clark, Gruber & Co. $20 Die Trial....... 3493-3496 
Hawaiian Coins, Medals, 
Tokens and Related ........c.cccsssescsesseseesees 3497-3499 


Session 4 

Physical Cryptocurrency 
Wednesday, June 14 

3:00 PM PT 

Lots 4001-4168 


Category Lot Number 

Physical Cryptocurrency ........ssssssseees 4001-4168 

Loaded 

Cryptocurrency COiINS.......ccscssessessesseee 4001-4108 
BitCOim...ssosesssesesssassssconssescasavaessessssssosnanyees 4001-4086 
Lite COIN oo... eeseeseessesesseessesseseeseeses ..4087-4103 


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SESSION 1 
NUMISMATIC AMERICANA 
& EARLY AMERICAN COINS 


Lot 1015 


TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 2023, 9:00 AM PT 
LOTS 1001-1297 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


NUMISMATIC AMERICANA 


EARLY AMERICAN AND BETTS MEDALS 


1001 


1783 Peace of Versailles “Libertas Americana” Medal. Betts-608. 
Silver. MS-61 (PCGS). 45 mm. The surfaces are mostly light silver- 
gray, with a good deal of lively luster and some reflectivity remaining 
on both sides. The obverse shows a scattering of light dark specks, 
visible under a glass but inconsequential otherwise. The peripheries 
are toned dusky gray and gold; the reverse is particularly attractive. 
Some light hairlines are seen on both sides, but there are no major 
marks. 


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This medal is typically encountered in white metal and is extremely 
elusive in silver. Ford owned exactly one, a pretty piece that brought 
$9,775 in 2006 and resold for $15,275 in January 2013. Newman’s 
showed major wear and still brought $3,818. Choice examples of this 
issue in silver are outnumbered by those with major issues. 
From the Martin Logies Collection. Earlier ex Charles Kirtley, April 2001; our 
sale of the John Sallay Collection, November 2016 Baltimore Auction, lot 70. 


& 
wees 


Signing of the Preliminary Treaty of Peace at Paris, November 30, 1782. 
(Print by John D. Morris after painting by Carl Wilhelm Anton Seiler / Library of Congress) 


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COMITIA AMERICANA & REVOLUTIONARY ERA 


Handsome Mint State Bronze Libertas Americana Medal 


1002 


“1781” (1783) Libertas Americana Medal. Original. Paris 
Mint. By Augustin Dupre. Adams-Bentley 15, Betts-615. 
Bronze. MS-62 BN (NGC). 47.7 mm. Obv: Bust of Liberty to 
left with flowing tresses and liberty pole with cap, the inscription 
LIBERTAS AMERICANA above and the date 4 JUIL. 1776 
below in exergue. There is a small die break (as struck) on 
the rim below the digit 4 in the date, as found on all genuine 
first strikes of this issue. Rev: Standing Minerva in full battle 
dress with spear holds a French shield over the infant Hercules 
(America) who is gripping a serpent in each hand, the serpents 
representing the American victories at Saratoga in October 1777 
(the field was won for the American army by Benedict Arnold, 
who was wounded in the leg while rallying the American forces, 
though credit for the victory was given to General Horatio Gates, 
who remained as far as possible from the actual field of battle) 
and at Yorktown in October 1781. Minerva fends off a leaping 
lioness (England), its tail between its legs, a heraldic symbol of 
defeat. The inscription NON SINE DIIS ANIMOSUS INFANS 
(the courageous child was aided by the gods) arcs above, the 
dates of the British surrender by General “Gentleman Johnny” 
Burgoyne at Saratoga on October 17, 1777, and the surrender 
of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown on October 19, 1781, are below 
in exergue. 


There are few items on more want lists, or more cherished once 
acquired, than an original bronze Libertas Americana medal. 
This is an attractive one, with dominant deep autumn-brown 
color to both sides. We also note wisps of olive-gray patina that 
gravitate toward the borders. The surfaces show mostly small, 
singularly inconspicuous marks that are largely overlooked in 
hand, although faint carbon is a bit more pronounced and is 
largely responsible for the MS-62 numeric designation returned 


by NGC. Tiny planchet flakes in the left and right obverse 
field areas are as made. The luster is a bit muted, although not 
significantly so at the assigned grade level. The overall visual 
appeal is spectacular. 


There is something special about this medal in its copper form. 
Whether it be its relationship to the first copper issues of the 
United States Mint or just the way the design looks in rich 
copper-brown, the impact of medals like this in hand is always 
breathtaking. It is well known that Benjamin Franklin preferred 
Dupre'’s majestic design in copper. “The Impression in Copper 
is thought to appear best,” Franklin wrote to Robert Livingston 
on April 15, 1783, though one wonders if he might have written 
something different if the piece he enclosed for Livingston 
was a silver one. Copper (often attributed as bronze today) 
specimens like this one were sent to the members of Congress 
and other functionaries close to the government; it seems likely 
that more copper pieces were distributed in the United States 
than in France. “I have sent by different Opportunities so many 
as that every Member of Congress might have One,” Franklin 
wrote to Elias Boudinot, then president of Congress but later 
director of the Mint. “I hope they are come safe to hand by this 
time.” Boudinot confirmed their arrival and described how he 
parceled them out: “I have received the additional number of 
Medals, which, not having any particular directions from you, I 
distributed among the Members of Congress, presented one to 
the Governor of each State, and the Ministers round Congress.” 


Every time a collector encounters a Libertas Americana medal 
in this format today, it’s fair to wonder if it was one of the 
ones Franklin sent to the United States for distribution to our 
Founding Fathers. 


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1003 


“1781” (2000) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Gold. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 47 mm. 2.06 troy ounces, .916 fine, 
1.885 troy ounces AGW. As struck with beautiful, vivid, golden-yellow color to a boldly cameoed finish. 
From the Martin Logies Collection. 


1004 


“1781” (2000) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Gold. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 47 mm. 2.06 troy ounces, .916 fine, 
1.885 troy ounces AGW. Richly frosted design elements appear float atop deep pools of reflectivity in the fields on both sides of this captivating 
Ultra Gem. A gorgeous modern rendition of this classic design that would serve as an impressive go-with in a collection of Comitia Americana 
and related medals. 

From the Martin Logies Collection. 


1005 


“1781” (2000) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Gold. No. 154/500. Proof-69 Ultra Cameo (NGC). 47 mm. 2.06 troy 
ounces, .916 fine, 1.885 troy ounces AGW. As struck and breathtakingly beautiful. 


1006 


“1781” (2004) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Gold. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 40 mm. 43 grams, 1.38 troy ounces, 
.999 fine, 1.38 troy ounces AGW. As struck and stunningly beautiful, both sides offer rich golden-yellow color and stark field to device contrast. A 
gorgeous modern rendering of this perennially popular, classic Americana design. 


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NAVAL MEDALS 


Lovely Mint State Julian NA-24 in Silver 


Loss of the Somers 


1007 


“1846” The Mexican War / Loss of the Somers Medal. Julian 
NA-24. Silver. MS-61 (PCGS). 57 mm. Desirable quality for this 
classic Naval medal. Both sides exhibit a base of pearl-gray patina 
with iridescent reddish-gold and steel-olive overtones that are 
most pronounced at the peripheries. Modestly semi-reflective in 
the fields, the design elements are frosty and sharply rendered. 
Wispy handling marks and some muting to the finish explain 
the MS-61 grade from PCGS, the upper and lower reverse field 
areas showing the only singularly notable blemishes. 


Authorized by Congress on March 3, 1847, production of the 
Loss of the Somers medal did not commence until the fall of 
1850. The original reverse die prepared by Wright contained 


an engraving error in the legend: PRO VITA AMERICANA 
PRESERVANDA (For Having Saved An American Life) instead 
of PRO VITIS AMERICANORUM CONSERVATIS (For Having 
Saved American Lives). When the error was discovered at the 
Navy Department, Wright was forced to prepare a completely 
new reverse die, which promptly cracked when being hardened 
at the Mint. Wright presumably prepared yet a third reverse die, 
from which the ordered 10 gold and 100 silver impressions were 
finally struck. These pieces were first offered for sale in 1861. 
This silver piece, from the properly prepared reverse die, is well 
preserved and would fit nicely into a specialized cabinet. 


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BRITISH INDIAN PEACE MEDALS 


Mint State 1794 Simcoe Medal 


(photo enlarged) 


1008 


1794 George III “Simcoe” Indian Peace Medal. Silver. 
Jamieson-19, Breton-13. Lettered Edge. Mint State. 32 mm. 
11.92 grams. Remarkable quality for this rare and enigmatic type. 
Both sides are fully untoned with bright silver-white surfaces. 
The fields are well mirrored, the design elements set apart with a 
light satin texture. Striking detail is sharp to full throughout the 
design. A bit glossy in texture with wispy hairlines to preclude 
a Choice Mint State grade, yet still exceptionally well preserved 
for the type. The often seen obverse die crack is present from the 
rim at 10 oclock, through the final letter S in GEORGIVS to the 
back of King George's head. 


This somewhat mysterious medal is among the rarest George 
III types. It is attributed to Lieutenant Governor John Graves 
Simcoe of Upper Canada, who ordered 200 silver medals for 
distribution among Britain’s Native American allies in April 
1794. Simcoe, the founder of Toronto (1752-1806), specified the 
Arms of Upper Canada for the reverse of his medals, but there 
is no known example with such a design. Leonard Forrer in his 
Biographical Dictionary of Medalists notes a “portrait jeton of 
George III dated 1794” by an artist named Miller, but provides 


no other identification of the engraver. In his Supplement (Vol. 
VIII:59), Forrer notes that Lerroux’s Medallier du Canada 
included this type “as an Indian chiefs’ medal” without further 
discussion. 


Most present-day researchers believe that this design was the 
one given out by Governor Simcoe, although its small size 
would have been troubling to Native American recipients. John 
W. Adams cites a letter that supports this conclusion. Written in 
modern-day Michigan in July 1794, the letter from an Indian 
agent noted, “Captain John Doyle desires his compliments 
to you and requests of you twelve medals and twelve flags to 
this place, the small medals you send before the Indians would 
not accept of them.” While some other authorities disagree on 
the origin and intent of these medals Adams, after examining 
all evidence, concluded, “All in all, the ‘Simcoe’ medal has a 
respectable North American tradition.” This is indeed a high 
quality and exceptionally desirable example; it is the only Mint 
State specimen that we have offered over the last decade and a 
half. 


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Lovely 1814 George III Indian Peace Medal 
First Size; Ex John J. Ford, Jr. 


1009 


1814 George III Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Adams-12.1. Unc Details—Holed (NGC). 75.5 mm. 1871.1 
grains. Missing the original suspension hanger, leaving behind 
the piercing at 12 oclock that is on all issued medals, so the 
“holed” designation from NGC really does not make sense as 
a grading qualifier on this, or any medal like it. This is exactly 
how they were issued (with a hanger), and this is a particularly 
attractive example. Lovely medium gray silver with soft blue- 
green, rose and gold toning on both sides that adds considerably 
to the visual appeal. Clearly an issued medal, but one that 
saw very little actual wear. Close examination shows only the 
usual fine marks and abrasions along with a few subtle reverse 
hairlines, but this is much finer looking than the example in 
our November 2020 sale of the Larry Ness Collection, which, 
with a crude bent wire instead of an original hanger, realized 
$12,000. Identified by Michael Hodder as specimen #33 in the 
John Adams Census of specimens. 


This was the largest of the 1814-dated medals produced for 
award to Native Americans in the later days of the War of 1812. 
The British relied heavily upon Native Americans in their war 
effort. Distribution of medals as markers of allegiance was 
rampant, so much so (as related by Adams), a Captain Bulger, 
Commander at Green Bay, wrote in 1815 that “...formerly 
a chief would have parted with his life rather than his medal. 
Now very few think it worth preserving” It might be that, as 
suggested, this statement had to do with the large numbers of 
medals distributed, but it might also relate to the failures of the 
British during the War. Either way, based on Adams’ research 
of survivors, he suggested that the original issuance of the 1814 
medals might have been but half the number of those issued of 
the young head type during the period from 1776 to 1813. 

Ex A.H. Baldwin & Sons, Ltd., October 1973; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) 

sale of the John J. Ford Collection, Part XVI, October 2006, lot 85. Lot tag 

included. 


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1010 


1821 George IV Coronation Medal. Bronzed Copper. By Rundell 
Bridge & Rundell. Jamieson-27, Eimer-1141, Brown-1088. About 
Uncirculated. 69.4 mm. 2455.1 grains. Deep chocolate-brown bronze 
with gentle prooflike texture remaining in the fields. A couple of 
gentle reverse rim bumps join the usual minor surface marks and a 
series of fine scratches in the right obverse field, but the overall eye 
appeal remains rather nice. All three references above note that this 
particular Coronation medal, one of dozens designed for the event, 
was gold plated, looped and presented to Native Americans and 
visiting First Peoples. This example shows no evidence of gilding, or of 
ever having a mounting attached, but these medals have traditionally 
been offered with and collected alongside Peace medals. 


Display Set of Victoria Treaty Medals 


1011 


Display Pair of Victoria Treaty Medals. Bronze. With Original 
Display Frame. Jamieson-38, BHM-2961. Unc Details—Rim 
Damage (NGC). 76 mm. A beautifully matched pair featuring steely 
dark chocolate brown surfaces on both sides, boldly reflective fields 
and crisp, satiny devices that stand out in sharp contrast. One medal 
has minor marks in the obverse field, and both have small notches in 
the rims (one medal on the obverse, the other on the reverse), where 
they were once secured in their display frame. We are not strangers 
to this set, as it appeared in our (Bowers and Merena’s) November 
2001 offering of the Tree Many Feathers Collection, along with other 
rare Peace medals in that collection. At that time, both medals were 
still secured in their original frame, where they had likely been since 
the time of issue. A very interesting pair representing the famous 
Canadian Treaty medals, which were issued in silver for Treaties #2, 
#3, #4, #5, #6 and #7 that cleared the way for Canadian expansion into 
the Northwest in the 1870s. The original wood frame with gilt interior 
border measures 18.7 cm x 29.5 cm. (Total: 2 medals; 1 frame) 

From our (Stack’s) Americana Sale of January 2000, lot 717; our (Bowers and 

Merena) sale of the Tree Many Feathers Collection, November 2001, lot 5142. 


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1012 


1901 Calgary Assembly Medal. Copper. Jamieson Fig. 39. 
Choice About Uncirculated. 64.4 mm (without suspension loop). 
Approximately 164 mm in total length. Original suspension loop, 
silk ribbon and pinback suspension bar. Obv: Conjoined busts 
of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York at center, legends 
and ornamental border around. Rev: Royal arms at center, date and 
assembly location below, presentation inscription around. A very 
handsome specimen of this medal with rich, glossy chocolate brown 
surfaces. Fully intact and showing virtually no wear, this having 
apparently been carefully stored from just after its first presentation. 
A few tiny oxidation spots are noted, including two on the suspension 
bar, and one that has been gently attended to with a pin at the lower 
right reverse leaving a small surface disturbance. 


According to 1959-dated letters from the Canadian Department of 
Citizenship and Immigration referenced in our consignor’s notes, 
“A grand assembly of Indian Tribes was held at Calgary on the 28th 
of September 1901 in honor of the visit of Their Royal Highnesses 
the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. In commemoration of 
this visit a silver medal was given to each Chief and a bronze one to 
each Minor Chief in both Manitoba and the Northwest Territories... 


There were 115 silver medals and 295 bronze medals struck for this 
occasion.” Another Department letter of that year indicated that the 
supplier of the medals was J.E. Ellis, Ltd. 3 King Street, East, Toronto, 
and that the medals were also distributed in Saskatchewan and 
Alberta. 


The event is said to have drawn some 2,000 First Nations 
representatives of the Blackfoot, Blood, Piegan, Sarcee and Cree 
expressing loyalty to the Crown. Distribution of the medals took 
place later, sometime after July 1902. 


This medal is accompanied by a sepia photograph of Weasel Calf of 
the Siksika Nation wearing an example of this medal. We have the 
impression that this is the medal being worn in the photograph as 
our consignor acquired these together from the same source, more 
than a decade ago. The image came to us simply described as that 
of a “Blackfoot Chief? but we were able to ascertain his identity 
through our own research efforts. Weasel Calf was a minor chief of 
the Siksika Nation at the time these medals were distributed, which 
would explain his ownership of bronze example. The photograph is 
in superb condition, with good clarity, and mounted on card. 


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UNITED STATES INDIAN PEACE MEDALS 


1013 


“1797” (ca. 1905) John Adams Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First 
Size. Julian IP-1, for type, Prucha-59, for type. MS-64 (NGC). 75 
mm. Deep olive-brown bronze with deep tan highlights on some of 
the more exposed reliefs. The surfaces are microgranular, as made, 
and give the piece a pleasing satin appearance. Julian and Prucha list 
this only in the small 51mm size, which seems to be the “original” 
format for the John Adams medals, but even these are thought to 
have been struck no earlier than the mid-19th century to sell to 
collectors, allowing them to “complete the set.” There were no original 


1014 


“1797” (post-1844) John Adams Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. 
Third Size. Julian IP-1, Prucha-59. First Reverse. MS-63 BN 
(NGC). 51 mm. Lovely mahogany-bronze surfaces with slightly 
lighter patina on some of the highest points. A few faint marks are 
noted in the fields, but none stands out other than a couple of tiny 
spots. Satiny and lustrous throughout, but the texture of the fields is 
different enough to create a pleasant contrast. 


This is the “official” size for this issue, though, as noted in the previous 
lot description, no medals were struck bearing the name or image of 
John Adams for actual distribution to Native Americans. It has long 
been believed that Moritz First cut this obverse die in the 1830s and 
that it was in the care of the Mint for some time, unused. There are 


medals produced in the name of this administration for distribution 
to Native Americans. The Seasons medals, devised for the second 
presidency of Washington, were not delivered until Washington was 
out of office. As a practical matter, those were distributed during the 
Adams administration. Many were left over and are known to have 
been distributed by Lewis and Clark (in addition to silver Jefferson 
medals), so there really was no need to create Adams medals at the 
time. According to Julian, this large-size John Adams variant went 
into production around 1905 to satisfy collector demand. 


clichés of the obverse from the 1840s, so we know that there was an 
effort at that time to put the die into use. 


The die was listed in Benjamin Franklin Peale’s 1841 Register of the 
Medal Dies of the U.S. with Notes, etc.... so we know it was in the 
Mint at that time. However, in 1844 a grouping of U.S. Mint medals 
was struck for presentation to the Franklin Institute, and the list 
was published in the August 3, 1844 edition of Niles Register. The 
listing of Peace medals did not include a John Adams. In fact, it was 
specified therein that these dies had “not been constructed” We 
know this latter entry is incorrect, but the fact that the Adams medal 
was not included does indeed suggest that the obverse die was not 
yet in service, so the Adams medals were almost certainly struck no 
earlier than late 1844. 


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Prized 1801 Thomas Jefferson Peace Medal 
The Second Size 
Just Six in Private Hands 


1015 


1801 Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal. Silver Shells. 
Second Size. Original. Julian IP-3, Prucha-39. Fine. 76.2 
mm. 981.0 grains. A really handsome specimen of this rarely 
offered issue. The surfaces are fairly light silver gray with soft 
champagne toning throughout. Close to the rims, a mix of 
deeper golden brown and light steel is seen, while thin outlines 
of the same accentuate the design features of the central motifs. 
Lightly hairlined over both sides, as is typical. The suspension 
hanger is long lost, with small edge anomalies at the connection 
point that suggest it may have been lost more than once. Still, 
the medal exhibits virtually none of the damage one often sees 
on these medals. The thin shells are often dented, pierced, or 
even partially separated, but none of these features are seen 
here. The medal is fairly well worn, but the appearance is simply 
invitingly smooth. 


Though fairly well used, as intended, someone cared not only 
for the long-term survival of the specimen after the loss of the 
suspension hanger, but seems to have cared enough about the 
medal and its design to gently adorn the coat of Jefferson with 
fine dotted lines over the shoulder, down the chest, and along 
the side of the upper arm. Though these additions could have 
been added by anyone, they are clearly very old, and they do not 
seem fitting with any European attire, seemingly removing from 
consideration that they were intended to strengthen the design 
of a worn medal. They have the appearance of an adornment 
rather than a strengthening of detail, and this is an important 
distinction considering that the latter is generally frowned 
upon in areas of numismatics beyond the realm of the Peace 
medals. Michael Hodder commented in our last offering of this 
medal, in 2007, that the applied design was “reminiscent of Cree 
design” while we have seen a fine photograph of Yankton Sioux, 
Little Thunder, wearing very similar decorations on his clothing. 
It is not possible to ascertain with any degree of certainty whose 


hand laid down this stippled engraving, but it is clear that the 
design speaks to Native American elements of design. Notably, 
even these additions did not dent the obverse shell, speaking 
again to a degree of thoughtfulness in their application. 


The original Jefferson medals have long been prized for 
their rarity, and this is at least partly due to their tripartite 
construction. They are built objects, created from two separately 
struck shells for the obverse and reverse, which were then joined 
around some soft core and banded with silver to hold them 
tight. As such, they were not really of sufficient construction 
quality to endure the hard use their recipients would subject 
them to, wearing them proudly presumably through all their 
daily activities. Some of these activities were necessarily violent 
- chief among them hunting for food. They are also particularly 
historic, as they are documented to have been carried across 
North America and distributed by legendary explorers Lewis 
and Clark. As such they are markers of the beginnings of a 
new phase of Western Expansion, one that would carry white 
Americans to the Pacific coast. 


The second size Jefferson medals are comfortably the rarest of 
the three sizes issued. The writer has confirmed the survival of 
just 12 original medals, though no image has been found for one 
of these. Two others have been reported, but are less certain and 
the writer suspects that one of them is a later restrike. Neither 
of these is privately owned, however, so they have little bearing 
on the marketplace. Of the dozen known, just six are in private 
hands. It has been 14 years since we last offered one of these at 
auction, and this one has been off the market since our May 2007 
Ford sale, where it realized $69,000. Needless to say, chances to 
acquire a second-size Jefferson are very few and far between. 

Ex Eureka Coin Shop, before December 1976; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) 

sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVIII, May 2007, lot 60. Lot 

tag included. 


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1016 


“1801” (ca. 1861-1886) Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal. 
Bronze. Second Size. Julian IP-3, Prucha-39. Original Dies. MS-62 
BN (NGC). 75 mm. Gently hairlined on both sides, but beautifully 
toned and very attractive overall. Both sides are awash with lovely 
pastel mottling of nicely blended rich blue, violet and blue-green. 
Thin arcs of rich copper orange are seen against the rims. One gentle 
rim bump is noted on the reverse, but there are few marks otherwise. 
Sharply struck from the original dies used to produce the silver 
shells that comprised the original medals issued by the Jefferson 
administration at the beginning of the 19th century. The reverse die 
had cracked by the time this was struck, and the prominent break is 
visible from the rim over the pipe bowl essentially to the center of the 


1017 


“1801” (20th Century) Thomas Jefferson Indian Peace Medal. 
Bronze. Second Size. Julian IP-3, Prucha-39. MS-67 (NGC). 75 
mm. A beautiful medal in virtually pristine condition, as one would 
expect from the grade. A fine matte finish, but patinated to a deep 
brown bronze finish that is much more attractive than the yellow 


die. Though graded one point lower than the Larry Ness Collection 
specimen due to the hairlines, this seems a prettier specimen overall. 


Minor die rust or spalling on both sides, as typical. According to 
Robert Julian, the dies for this medal had been replaced by October 
8, 1886. The new reverse had a more modern style, similar to the 
Zachary Taylor reverse for 1849. Earlier impressions from the 
original dies are the most desirable, perhaps largely due to their 
closer association to the rare original medals in silver. The landmark 
Ford Collection included only a single example of this medal from 
these dies in bronze. 


bronzes often seen with this texture. From replacement dies, perhaps 
those prepared in 1886 to replace the originals that were finally 
removed from service, though the finish seems distinctly 20th- 
century. 


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Handsome 1809 James Madison Peace Medal 
The First Size 


1018 


1809 James Madison Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Julian IP-5, Prucha-40. About Extremely Fine. 75.7 mm. 
2605.3 grains. Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as issued. 
Beautiful medium gray silver with soft golden overtones 
and strong accents of pale blue iridescence at the upper right 
obverse. Tiny, virtually inconsequential marks pepper both sides 
while a series of slightly heavier ones are loosely concentrated 
at the reverse center. Few are much larger than a millimeter or 
so, and none could be considered distracting on a medal like 
this, one that was clearly issued. Though there is a bit of wear in 
the suspension hole in addition to the noted surface marks, the 
actual surface wear is minimal. The details remain quite sharp, 
and the overall eye appeal is excellent. In fact, this is the most 
pleasing first-size Madison medal we have handled in years. 
The Ness Collection medal sold in 2020, the most recent of our 


past offerings, was perhaps a trifle sharper but had a series of 
dents in the left obverse field. The present writer is aware of 20 
specimens of the first-size Madison medal, and six of these are 
in institutional collections. This is #2 in Skyler Liechty’s article, 
“The First Size James Madison Indian Peace Medal: A Modern 
Census” published in the June 2018 MCA Advisory. With a 
nearly three-year span since our last offering, it is clear that the 
few existing medals do not trade frequently. The finest among 
them is probably the best of Ford’s four, a medal so nice as to 
raise a question as to its ever having been awarded into Native 
hands. In terms of both quality and aesthetics, this medal would 
be very difficult to improve upon. 

From the EC.C. Boyd Estate; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) sale of the John 

J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI, October 2006, lot 112. Lot tag included. 


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1019 


1809 James Madison Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-5, Prucha-40. First Reverse. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 
Rich chocolate-brown surfaces with nuances of olive and light 
mahogany mottled across the reverse. Sharp and pleasantly prooflike 
through the fields, a texture broken only by tiny patches of die rust 


1020 


1809 James Madison Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-6, Prucha-40. First Reverse. MS-61 BN (NGC). 62 mm. 
A light old cleaning on the obverse almost certainly accounts for 
the grade, but the eye appeal is fairly good, and the reverse is far 
superior in quality. Faintly rosy brown on the obverse with a couple 
of small patina spots and even hairlines. The obverse was likely so 


or spalling that formed on these original dies between the issuance 
of the silver medals (starting in 1814) and these later impressions 
for collectors that were probably largely struck in the 1850s or later. 
Virtually mark-free aside from a few faint lines in the fragile fields. 
A superb specimen to represent the type and rarely seen this nice. 


handled in an effort to remove what appeared to be surface debris, 
but was actually patches of aggressive spalling that is seen on all of 
these bronze strikes. This obverse, in this state, is known to be paired 
with both the original reverse die, as here, and that prepared for the 
Zachary Taylor medals in 1849. 


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Very Sharp and Rare James Monroe in Silver 
The Second Size 


1021 


1817 James Monroe Indian Peace Medal. Silver. Second Size. 
Julian IP-9, Prucha-41. Extremely Fine. 62.9 mm. 1454.6 
grains. Neatly pierced for suspension at 12 oclock, as issued. 
Lovely medium gray silver with soft blue and gold accents 
on both sides. Slightly deeper toning in the recesses, close to 
the rims and outlining the devices, serves to accentuate the 
sharp design features. The surfaces exhibit many tiny marks 
but only a couple of moderate size are easily noticed without 
magnification. This is undoubtedly an awarded medal, and yet it 
remains remarkably sharp for a piece with such history. A small 
“eraser” mark is noted in the right obverse field, the result of 
someone having tried to minimize a faint “1.25” scratched into 
the field-someone who didn't appreciate how such markings 
add character to these particular medallic artifacts. 


According to original Mint records. there were 100 second- 
size Monroe medals struck, but only 12 distributed by the time 
the Office of Indian Trade (the physical keeper of the medals) 
closed. All 88 remaining were transferred back to the War 
Department. This does not mean, however, that those 88 were 
never distributed, though undoubtedly some remained unused 
and were melted, as frequently occurred when administrations 
changed. We are aware of 14 distinct specimens, with one of these 
not yet confirmed by photographic evidence. Five, including the 
unconfirmed one, are in institutional collections. This is a rather 
handsome medal overall, and quite a bit sharper than that we 
sold in the Larry Ness Collection in November 2020. 
From Art Kagin to John J. Ford, Jr. via Harry Forman, March 1962; our 
(Stack’s) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI, October 2006, 
lot 118; our Las Vegas Auction of March 2021, lot 1028. Stack’s lot tag 
included. 


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1022 


1817 James Monroe Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-9, Prucha-41. Second Reverse. MS-62 BN (NGC). 62 
mm. Medium brown surfaces with nuances of pale mahogany. A 
small oxidation spot is partially removed from the coat collar, but 
this is only a minor distraction and has clearly been accounted for in 
the grade assigned. A few scattered marks are noted in the fields as is 
a small oxidation spot at the NT of PRESIDENT. Sharp and glossy. 
Struck sometime in the late 1840s at the earliest, from the original 


obverse die and the replacement reverse produced for use on the 
Zachary Taylor medals. The original obverse was paired with both 
the original reverse die and this later die for striking bronzes, but 
medals from the original reverse are very rare. We know that this 
variant was second, as the degradation of the obverse die, in the left 
obverse field is more extensive on medals from the second reverse, 
as here. 


James Monroe, President of the United States. 
(Painted by C.B. King; engraved by Goodman & Piggot / 
Library of Congress) 


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1023 


1825 John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-11, Prucha-42. First Reverse. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 
Lovely light mahogany-bronze surfaces are uniform and beautifully 
preserved throughout. Satiny and lustrous with just a few trivial 
marks visible under close study. One faint natural planchet flaw is 
noted behind the head. Struck from the original dies for the silver 


1024 


1825 John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second 
Size. Julian IP-12, Prucha-42. First Reverse. MS-64 BN (NGC). 
62.5 mm. Deep satiny mahogany-bronze with slightly lighter accents 
on the highest points of the obverse design. Sharp, lustrous and very 
attractive overall with almost no marks worthy of mention and a 
lone tiny oxidation spot against the reverse rim at 9 oclock. Struck 


medals, but in later states here with small patches of spalling. The 
obverse die is cracked in two places. One break crosses the rim, 
passes through the C of QUINCY and extends to the back of the 
portrait. The other extends from the top of the rim right of the I of 
PRESIDENT and extends to the head. These breaks appear on both 
Ness Collection specimens, one from each reverse die. 


from the original reverse die with the usual late-state spalling in 
places, most prominently on the rim left of the lower left corner of 
the cuff. From a survey of our auction archives, it would appear that 
medals from this first reverse are about twice as rare as those from 
the second, post-1846 reverse die. 


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Pleasing 1829 Andrew Jackson Peace Medal 
The First Size 
Just Nine in Private Hands 


1025 


1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Julian IP-14, Prucha-43. Choice Fine. 76 mm. 2248.0 grains. 
Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as issued. Deep and fairly 
uniform gray silver surfaces with just a few gentle streaks 
of deeper patina at the lower left obverse. Somewhat darker 
outlines are also noted against the design elements helping them 
stand out nicely from the fields. Many fine marks are visible, 
particularly under magnification, but the pleasantly even wear 
pattern has helped to smooth those a bit and there is no serious 
damage of any kind. Just a couple of very gentle rim bumps are 
noted. In fact, this is essentially an ideal specimen that clearly 
served its intended purpose, worn as a mark of status and pride 
by the original recipient and possibly his descendants for a long 


time. It would be a challenge to find another in this grade with 
such nice eye appeal. In fact, the large-size Jackson medals do 
not seem to have been worn long in the cases of most of the 
known medals, and we are aware of only a single additional piece 
worn to this degree. In the writer’s roster of specimens, just 19 
first-size Jackson medals have been reported, including a couple 
that have not been directly confirmed by good photographic 
evidence. Just over half of them are in institutional collections, 
leaving only nine of these immensely historic medals available 
to collectors. 

Ex J. Douglas Ferguson, August 1965, Montreal CNA Convention; John 

J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI, 

October 2006, lot 127. Lot tag included. 


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1026 


1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-14, Prucha-43. Second Reverse. MS-66 BN (NGC). 76 
mm. An exceptional example of this impressive medal with beautiful 
light mahogany brown surfaces that are pleasantly reflective through 
the fields. Only microscopic traces of trivial spotting are noted, 
while only a single surface mark catches the eye in the lower right 
field. Struck from the second reverse die, as all bronze examples in 
our archives. Some trivial die spalling on the reverse around the 


1027 


1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-14, Prucha-43. Second Reverse. Specimen-63 BN 
(PCGS). 76 mm. Rich chocolate-brown with faint mahogany 
undertones and gentle highlights of violet and blue in the fields. A 


tomahawk head and elsewhere. Spalling on the obverse is seen left 
of Jackson's eye. The crisp sharpness of this piece reveals some of the 
details of the die-cutter’s work. The date digits were clearly punched 
two or three times to get them to their full relief, while minor 
punching errors seem to have been made at the S of PRESIDENT 
and the first S of STATES. Easily one of the best-preserved pieces we 
have handled. 


few minor marks account for the grade but the eye appeal is nicer 
than one might expect and the fields offer pleasant prooflike texture 
that catches the eye. A handsome example of this first size Jackson 
medal. 


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1028 


1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. Julian IP-15, Prucha-43. First Reverse. MS-64 BN (NGC). 62 mm. Satiny and 
pleasing dark mahogany-brown surfaces give the first impression of full Gem quality, though a tiny spot has been attended to against the obverse 
rim over the CK of JACKSON. Very nice otherwise, with superb eye appeal. Struck from the original dies used in making the silver pieces for 
Native distribution, and rarer in bronze than those struck from the post-1846 replacement die. Patches of spalling are noted on the reverse rim left 
of the cuff, over the tomahawk head, around the viewer’s left index finger and in other areas to a lesser degree, as usual. 


1829 Andrew Jackson Peace Medal in Silver 
An Original of the Third Size 


1029 


1829 Andrew Jackson Indian Peace Medal. Silver. Third Size. 
Julian IP-16, Prucha-43. Choice Fine. 50.8 mm. 831.4 grains. 
Pierced for suspension at 12 oclock, as issued. Largely deep gray 
surfaces with soft champagne toning in the fields and traces of 
deeper steel and pale blue-green iridescence against the rims. 
Numerous tiny marks scattered about both sides as is typical 
of well used medals of this type. A couple of gentle rim bumps 
are also par for the course, so to speak, while a pair of ancient 
scratches right of Jackson’s face look to be intentional from 
some angles, almost as an arm and hand, hitting Jackson across 
the forehead. Such an addition would not be beyond the realm 
of possibility. Jackson’s administration was not kind to Native 
Americans. It was during this time, in 1830, that Congress 
passed the Indian Removal Act, which removed the Cherokee, 
Creek, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw from their lands, 
resettling them farther west. In 1832, the Cherokee Nation sued 
the United States to stop this Act, and though they won their 


case before the Supreme Court, Jackson ignored the ruling and 
forced the removal of these people. The famous Cherokee “Trail 
of Tears” was the culmination of this policy. As with the first-size 
Jackson above, well-worn Peace medals tell a different history 
than do sharper examples, as these were the medals long-worn 
by their recipients and carry deeper degrees of indigenous 
connection and history. 


As with the third-size medals of several administrations, a 
few silver Jackson medals were struck decades later and have 
masqueraded as originals for many years. This, with a single 
die chip in the reverse rim at 3 oclock, is certainly an original. 
This piece was formerly graded VF-25 by NGC. It is virtually 
identical in quality to the one in our 2022 summer sale that 
realized $9,000. One of 17 known to the writer, though one 
remains unconfirmed by photographic evidence. 

From Heritage’ sale of June 2006, lot 4815; Kagin’s sale of March 2021, 

lot 1082. 


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1030 

1837 Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. very sharp details that reveal intricacies of the die-maker’s work on 
Julian IP-17, Prucha-44. Second Reverse. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 the obverse including minor multiple punchings of letters, etc. Struck 
mm. Another outstanding first size bronze with gently prooflike fields from the second, post-1846 reverse, as usual, though first-reverse 
and rich, light mahogany color. A few scattered small marks account impressions do exist. This is a bronze that was missing from the 
for the grade including three extremely thin reverse scratches that extensive Larry Ness Collection. 


are not easily found without magnification. Beautifully struck, with 


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between Jacksonian Democrats and the “soft money” or conservative elements of the party. (Library of Congress) 


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Likely Unique Van Buren Peace Medal 


In Aluminum 


1031 


1837 Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Aluminum. 
First Size. Julian IP-17, Prucha-44. Second Reverse. Mint 
State. 75.7 mm. 1036.3 grains. Brilliant and uniform surfaces 
with strong, satiny luster throughout except for a couple of areas 
exhibiting minor handling abrasions. Struck in aluminum, 
presumably sometime around the mid-1890s when aluminum 
came into common use for small tokens such as pieces issued 
at the World’s Columbian Exposition. Struck at the U.S. Mint, 
from the original obverse die used for the issued silver medals in 
the 1830s, and the second reverse die prepared in 1846. This has 
been confirmed by careful direct study that revealed remnants 
of matching spalling and recutting, though both dies have been 
refurbished with a sandblast finish. 


We have offered this likely unique medal twice before, once 
in our (Stack’s) January 2000 Americana sale:757, and later in 


our (Bowers and Merena’s) November 2001 sale of the Tree 
Many Feathers Collection:5160. In both offerings, we relayed 
that Virgil M. Brand bought a group of Mint medals struck in 
aluminum from Stephen Nagy, on January 16, 1919. Very few of 
these medals have ever appeared for sale, though we had seven 
of the Peace medals in the aforementioned January 2000 sale. It 
would seem the Nagy-Brand group is likely a unique set in this 
composition, as we have not seen any since our last offering of 
this one more than two decades ago. Most likely this was from a 
set made-to-order for Nagy. 
From our (Stack’s) Americana Sale of January 2000, lot 757; Tree 
Many Feathers; our (Bowers and Merena’) sale of Tree Many Feathers 
Collection, November 2001, lot 5160; probably previously from Stephen 
Nagy to Virgil M. Brand, January 16, 1919. Bowers and Merena lot tag 
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Silver 1837 Van Buren Peace Medal 
The Second Size 


1032 


1837 Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Silver. Second 
Size. Julian IP-18, Prucha-44. Fine. 62.3 mm. 1435.2 grains. 
Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as issued. Medium to light 
gray silver is mottled with brownish gray and gold toning on 
both sides, but more heavily on the obverse. Fine accents of pale 
blue and green can be seen in some of the finer recesses. The 
fields were smoothed long ago, leaving a somewhat reflective 
texture only slightly subdued by the patina. Small surface 
deposits that appear similar to fire scale are noted on the reverse, 
and a small patch of somewhat crystalline-looking silver texture 
at the lower right obverse suggest that this might have been ina 
fire at some point, though most of what might have been more 
obvious evidence is now gone. A generally smooth appearance 


is the result, and only a few small marks on either side catch 
the eye. There are no severe bumps or dents. We have taken the 
surfaces into account, but the overall sharpness is better than 
the grade suggests. This was a new addition to the writer’s roster 
of known specimens as of the 2019 offering referenced below. 
There are now 14 reported specimens extant, though one of these 
is only known from a 1926 photograph and it is in question as 
a silver original. Another has not been verified by photographic 
evidence. Four of the 14 are in institutional collections. 

Ex Millea Bros. Ltd. Auctions’ (Boonton, New Jersey) sale of the Charles E. 

Sigety Collection, February 2019, lot 3207; Early American History Auc- 

tions (eBay listing), May 2020. 


1033 


1837 Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-18, Prucha-44. Second Reverse. MS-64 BN (NGC). 62.5 
mm. Gently mottled mahogany-brown with strong satiny luster and 
few marks of any kind. One small spot is noted on the right obverse 
rim. Struck from the post-1846 reverse die as are most seen. As 


noted in our Ness sale, Carl Carlson found in his study of auction 
appearances fewer of this size in bronze than he did in silver. That 
has not held true over the last decade or so, but these can't really 
be called common, either, and a couple of those in our archives are 
clearly spotted or abused. 


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1034 


1837 Martin Van Buren Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Third Size. 
Julian IP-19, Prucha-44. First Reverse. MS-63 BN (NGC). 51 mm. 
Handsome deep mahogany-brown with bold details, satiny reliefs 
and somewhat prooflike fields that contrast a bit, particularly on 
the reverse. Small marks in the right obverse field and lower reverse 
account for the grade, but the eye appeal is still quite nice. Boldly 
struck from the original dies used in striking the issued silver medals, 
and the reverse is in the most commonly seen die state (that seen on 
all original Van Buren’s in this size) with a single small chip inside the 


1035 


1841 John Tyler Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. Julian 
IP-21, Prucha-45. Second Reverse. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 
Lovely light mahogany-bronze with soft pastel highlights in the 
fields. Beautifully struck with crisp details and gentle reflectivity in 
the fields. Very uniform in appearance and quite attractive. One tiny 


right reverse rim. We know that this reverse die chipped further after 
December 1849, but we don’t know when. What is certain, however, 
is that this strike is earlier than even some of the silver medals struck 
from this die, those being later restrikes that have masqueraded as 
originals for years. Small size Van Burens in bronze are fairly scarce, 
in fact they appear rarer than the silver originals in the marketplace. 
We have only three examples in our online archives going back more 
than a decade. 


spot over Tyler's head is noted, but handling is very minimal with 
just a gentle rim bump noted near 4 oclock on the obverse. Bronze 
first-size Tylers are not infrequently offered, but their silver siblings 
are great rarities so even many advanced collectors will need a bronze 
to represent the type. Struck from the second reverse, as most seen. 


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1036 


1841 John Tyler Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. Julian 
IP-22, Prucha-45. First Reverse. MS-64 BN (NGC). 62.5 mm. Satiny 
deep chocolate-brown with just a hint of underlying mahogany 
tone. Satiny and lustrous throughout with subtle texture differences 
between the fields and reliefs. Very faint marks in the upper reverse 
field account for the grade, as otherwise the surfaces are very nice and 
the eye appeal superb. Struck from the original reverse die used for 
the issued silver originals, but now with notable spalling on the rims 
under the F left of the cuff, and above the tomahawk head. This size 
in bronze was missing from the extensive Ness Collection sold in our 
November 2020 sale, which is remarkable considering the degree of 
completeness therein. A quick survey of our online archives reveals 
only six of these medals across more than a decade of records, and 
those from the first reverse, as here, are the rarest by a one to two ratio 
among those offerings. 


1037 


1845 James K. Polk Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-25, Prucha-46. Second Reverse. MS-64 BN (NGC). 62.5 
mm. Bold satin luster over deep mahogany-brown surfaces. Boldly 
struck in very high relief as are all the Polk medals. One spot is noted 
near one letter of POLK, but the surfaces are very nice otherwise with 
precious little evidence of handling. Struck from the second reverse, 
as is typically seen for the second-size Polk medals in bronze. Like the 
John Tyler medal offered above, silver Polk medals are very rare and 
among the most challenging medals to get in the IPM series. As such, 
nice bronze Polk medals are almost necessary for even some advanced 
collections. 


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1038 


1845 James K. Polk Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Third Size. 
Julian IP-26, Prucha-46. Second Reverse. MS-61 BN (NGC). 50.9 
mm. 808.4 grains. Mottled golden-brown surfaces have clearly been 
cleaned at some point, but have somewhat mellowed over the years. 
Silver Polks of this size are known to be great rarities, with just six 
originally issued. Bronzes of this size are also very rare, probably 
much more so than has been realized. When Carl Carlson did his 
study of auction appearances, he found only one more appearance 
for a bronze than a silver of this size. Similarly, our online archives 


1039 


1849 Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-27, Prucha-47. Second Obverse, Second Reverse. MS- 
64 BN (NGC). 76 mm. Uniform pale mahogany-brown with bold 
satiny luster on both sides. One small nick in the right obverse field 
is the only one that stands out visually and is certainly the reason 
this largely otherwise pristine medal is not graded higher. Boldly 
struck, with strong detail and great eye appeal. One of the most 
interesting things about these high-quality bronze impressions (for 
an IPM researcher), is the degree of detail visible. With this medal, 
a centering dot in the reverse design was noticed. It is on all second 


seem to have only three medals going back to the Ford sales, and 
remarkably, none of them is from the second reverse, as here. This 
has been off the market since 2001, having appeared in our (Bowers 
and Merena’s) Tree Many Feathers sale, but at the time we also had 
not realized how unusual this medal is, since much of the focus for 
Peace medals has been devoted to silver originals. 

From our (Bowers and Merena’) sale of the Tree Many Feathers Collection, No- 

vember 2001, lot 5166. Lot tag included. 


reverse impressions, but as it is on a high point of relief it is only 
visible on the sharpest and least handled medals. This is not found on 
the second or third size medals of this design, clarifying that the first 
size was the original die cut in 1846, and the other sizes were simply 
reductions from it. 


The obverse die is not the original used for the issued silver medals. It 
is a replacement die easily distinguished by the crosslet 4 in the date 
and the lack of a period right of the same digit. This is the standard 
die pairing for the first-size Taylor medal in bronze. 


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Aluminum Zachary Taylor Peace Medal 
First Size; Likely Unique 


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1040 


1849 Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal. Aluminum. First Size. 
Julian IP-27, Prucha-47. Second Obverse, Second Reverse. Mint 
State. 75.7 mm. 987.2 grains. Satiny sandblast finish surfaces are 
uniform and lustrous save for faintly abraded areas behind Taylor's 
head and on the highest point of reverse relief. A couple of tiny rim 
marks are also noted. As discussed under the aluminum Van Buren 
medal in this sale, this was likely part of a set in aluminum made- 
to-order for dealer Stephen Nagy sometime around the turn of the 
last century. Virgil M. Brand bought a selection of 19 aluminum 
Mint medals from Nagy on January 16, 1919, including several Peace 
medals. We last sold both this and the mentioned Van Buren in 2001, 
but we have not seen any other of this series in aluminum since, 


1041 


1849 Zachary Taylor Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-28, Prucha-47. First Reverse. MS-65 BN (NGC). 62 
mm. Outstanding dark chocolate-brown surfaces with lovely satin 
finish and soft luster through the fields. Excellent eye appeal with 
just a couple of tiny spots that account for the grade. The first visual 
impression is better than “MS-65” might suggest. The “second 
reverse” dies for all three sizes were completed by 1846 because 
the original dies were supposedly beyond their useful life. The new 


speaking to great rarity. Most likely, this is from a unique set. It is 
struck from the usual dies employed in striking the bronze Zachary 
Taylor medals, but apparently refinished. Silver originals were struck 
from a different obverse that must have failed prior to any striking 
in bronze (or aluminum!). An unusual composition for any Mint 
medal. 
From our (Stack’s) Americana Sale of January 2000, lot 759; Tree Many Feath- 
ers; our (Bowers and Merena’) sale of Tree Many Feathers Collection, November 
2001, lot 5168; probably previously from Stephen Nagy to Virgil M. Brand, Janu- 
ary 16, 1919. Bowers and Merena lot tag and collector envelope with provenance 
notation included. 


reverse was used for all issued Zachary Taylor medals in silver. 
However, for some reason certain of the bronzes of the Taylor designs 
(not all of them) were curiously struck using the original reverse, and 
this is one of them. It is found with both first and second reverse-die 
pairings. First reverse pairings like this are the rarer of the two, being 
outnumbered by second reverse pairings by two-to-one in our online 
archives. This is a particularly attractive example. 


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Silver 1850 Millard Fillmore Peace Medal 
The First Size 


1042 


1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Julian IP-30, Prucha-48. Very Fine. 75.9 mm. 2089.0 grains. 
Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as issued. Fairly uniform 
light gray on both sides with elements of darker patina in some 
of the more protected recesses of the design. The surfaces are 
not only uniform in tone, but they are also uniformly covered 
with fine marks, giving the piece an almost stippled appearance 
under the light. Many of these are very old and have naturally 
smoothed somewhat from long-term wear. Distortion in the 
suspension piercing and moderate thinning of the adjacent 
rim speaks to the long years this medal was worn as a personal 
adornment. A couple of short but very old scratches are noted 
on both sides, but there are no other serious bends, dents or 
damage commonly seen on such medals that served their 
intended purpose. There are 24 large-size Fillmore medals 
known to the writer, though one with a supposed Native 
American provenance is of a very suspicious appearance and its 


authenticity has not been directly verified. Five of these medals 
are held in institutional collections. 


Though the standard and long-used Peace and Friendship 
reverse dies had just been replaced with freshly cut dies for the 
1849 Zachary Taylor medals, the Fillmore medals had the first 
major design change in the Peace medal series. Here, a Euro- 
American at left addresses a Native American at right, each in 
their own traditional attire. The man on the left points upward 
toward three connected rings, each encircling one of the words, 
LABOR, VIRTUE, HONOR. It is a much more complex and 
telling design that abandons the simplistic message of friendship, 
with one of condescending instruction on how to be a “citizen” 
As such, it is a design much better aligned with actual policies of 
the period, and thus much more honest. 

Ex Dan Brown, August 1963; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) sale of the John 

J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVIII, May 2007, lot 132. Lot tag included. 


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1043 


1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-30, Prucha-48. MS-64 BN (NGC). 76 mm. Uniform light 
brown surfaces with pleasing satin texture, soft luster and almost no 
handling worthy of mention. Just a couple of tiny obverse spots are 
noted. Superb eye appeal overall. 


1044 


1850 Millard Fillmore Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-31, Prucha-48. MS-65 BN (NGC). 64 mm. Dark chocolate- 
bronze surfaces are uniformly satiny, exhibiting pleasing luster and 
essentially no handling marks worthy of mention. Struck from late 
state dies, the reverse with fairly prominent breaks in the lower reverse 
and the obverse with a waviness from sinking and distortion of the 
die. Easily among the nicest examples we have handled. A medal 
graded one point lower realized $1,440 in our November 2020 sale of 
the Larry Ness Collection. 


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Pleasing 1853 Franklin Pierce Peace Medal in Silver 
The First Size 


1045 


1853 Franklin Pierce Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Julian IP-32, Prucha-49. Very Fine. 76.0 mm. 2389.5 grains. 
Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as issued. Mostly deep gray 
across both sides with some lighter silver on the highest points 
of relief and traces of pale blue in the fields. A few scattered 
marks as typically seen include a minor edge bump just left of 
the piercing. Close examination of the fields reveals traces of 
old initials, which are always intriguing finds on Peace medals, 
as they can point to a history of ownership that is often long 
lost, but on rare occasions, can be reconstructed. In this case, we 
can't quite make out a full name, though one does appear to be 
present. Nonetheless, such features are not uncommon on these 
medals that were presented officially and generated great pride 
of ownership in their recipients. The eye appeal of this piece is 
quite nice, and it is clear that it was an issued medal. 


The writer is aware of just 18 first-size Pierce medals, with 
two unconfirmed by photographic evidence to date. What is 
different about the Pierce, however, is that few seem to be tied 
up in institutional collections. Beyond the two unconfirmed 
(which are believed to be in a local historical society collection), 
only the one at ANS is held institutionally, making the large- 
size Pierce a great starting point for a collection of these historic 
medals. This seems to be only the second public offering of this 
example, the other being our (Stack’s) Ford sale, in 2006. 

Ex “Las Vegas Antiques shop”; Fred S. Werner, April 1975; John J. Ford, 

Jr; our (Stack’s) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XVI, October 

2006:152. Lot tag included. 


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1046 


1857 James Buchanan Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-36, Prucha-Unlisted. “Second Reverse.’ MS-63 BN 
(NGC). 76 mm. Light mahogany-brown with nuances of light 
steel toning on the obverse and a patch of slightly deeper patina at 
the upper left reverse. Gently prooflike through the fields in soft 
contrast to the satiny devices. A very choice example of this muling, 
combining the usual Buchanan obverse with the reverse used on the 
Fillmore and Pierce medals. In fact, the quality is so nice that it is 


hard to explain the grade assigned. This muling seems to have been 
struck after the medals in bronze with the intended reverse, as some 
of these exhibit a late state of the obverse die. Though a later state is 
known, this has patches of spalling extending into the field through 
the B of BUCHANAN and the A of STATES, as well as a crack from 
the rim into the E of STATES. A really nice example of this scarce 
medal. 


The inauguration procession in honor of President Buchanan. 
(Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, March 21, 1857 / Library of Congress) 


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First Size Lincoln Peace Medal in Silver 


A Favorite of the Series 
Ex Virgil M. Brand 


1047 


1862 Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First 
Size. Julian IP-38, Prucha-51, Cunningham 22-010S. Fine. 
75.7 mm. 2577.6 grains. Pierced at 12 oclock for suspension, as 
issued. A most handsome and nicely worn example of this prized 
Peace medal issue, arguably the most broadly popular of the 
series. For those who want only a single representative example, 
it seems that a first-size Lincoln is often the choice. This has 
lovely deep gray surfaces with gentle mottled pastel overtones. 
The pastels are stronger on the obverse, while the reverse is a bit 
more gray overall. The difference is subtle. The wear pattern is 
even throughout, with many tiny nicks on both sides that one 
must expect from an issued medal, though none are distracting, 
and many have been gently softened by the continued wearing 
of the medal. Light distortion in the suspension hole and a bit of 
thinning is noted at the adjacent rim, again, expected features. 


Beyond the popularity of Abraham Lincoln in general, one of the 
most interesting and often cited design features of the Lincoln 
Peace medals is the depiction of children playing baseball (or 
some very closely related game) in the central reverse vignette. 
The Lincoln medals are somewhat plentiful in terms of the 
numbers known, but some of them seem to have been struck 
later for collectors. This is clearly among those struck for official 
presentation, and it clearly served its purpose. The writer is 
aware of 36 examples, but at least seven of them are of a weight 
standard suggestive of a restrike. In addition to the broad 
appeal that places market pressure on these, about 10 are held 
in institutional collections, removing those from the available 
supply. This has been off the market since our October 2006 sale 
of the Ford Collection, and it has a fine provenance to Virgil M. 
Brand, one of America’s most legendary collectors. 

Ex Virgil M. Brand Collection; Michael Brand Zeddies, February 1960; 

John J. Ford, Jr; our (Stack’s) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part 

XVI, October 2006, lot 161. Lot tag included. 


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Popular First Size Lincoln Peace Medal 
Struck in Bronze 


1048 


1862 Abraham Lincoln Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. First Size. 
Julian IP-38, Prucha-51. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. Deep steely- 
brown on both sides, exhibiting strong satiny luster due to the finely 
textured surfaces. Crisply detailed with virtually no handling marks 
and only a few faint specks of dark patina on the obverse. There is 
never a shortage of demand for the first-size Lincoln Peace medals, 


the silver originals being among the most prized in the series even 
though they are known to exist in larger number than many other 
issues. At a much different price point, attractive bronzes like this 
enjoy the same broad appeal. The last one we sold, graded the same 
as this, realized $4,320 in our August 2022 sale, the highest price we 
have gotten for a bronze. 


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1865 Andrew Johnson Peace Medal in Silver 
The First Size 
Just 12 in Private Hands 


1049 


1865 Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal. Silver. First Size. 
Julian IP-40, Prucha-52, Musante GW-770, Baker-173X. Very 
Fine. 75.7 mm. 2622.3 grains. Pierced through the rim at 12 
oclock for suspension, as issued, but with the original hanger 
lost. Light silver gray on both sides with darker gray patina at 
the rims and outlining the design features on both sides. Some 
slightly darker gray streaks are also seen in the obverse patina, 
and faint old initials are noted in the left field. Otherwise, there 
are only a few scattered marks that must be expected on any 
issued Peace medal. While the original suspension hanger is 
lost, the tiny brass post that affixed the hanger to the medal 
remains, tightly fixed into a tiny drill hole in the rim. As such, 
it is clear that failure of this post was not to blame for the loss of 
loop, but rather a bending of the loop itself. 


Some medals in this series enjoy elevated popularity with 
collectors, the best case being the medals of Abraham Lincoln. 
However, this issue also enjoys a broader appeal for the small 
George Washington bust featured at the upper center of 
the reverse design. William Spohn Baker included it in his 


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landmark Medallic Portraits of Washington, published in 1885, 
and from at least that point onward, it has been an issue sought 
after by collectors of George Washington medals. The reverse 
design is very interesting, marking a shift back to an illustration 
of cooperation and peace between equals in stark contrast to 
the condescending and violent depictions on the Buchanan 
and Lincoln medals. Of course, the actual interactions between 
the increasingly westward moving settlers and the Native 
Americans who would be further displaced remained anything 
but a cooperative, peaceful intercourse bearing any sort of 
mutual respect as equals. 


We are aware of 19 examples of this medal, though one is 
suspicious. Of these, seven medals are in institutional collections, 
leaving just 12 for collectors. As an interesting historical aside, it 
is worth noting that the Native American featured on the 1899 
$5 Silver Certificate banknote, Running Antelope, is wearing a 
first-size Andrew Johnson medal, though the engraver did not 
fill in that detail for the banknote plate. 

Ex E.C.C. Boyd estate; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stack’s) sale of the John J. Ford, 

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1050 


1865 Andrew Johnson Indian Peace Medal. Bronze. Second Size. 
Julian IP-41, Prucha-52, Musante GW-771, Baker-173W. MS-65 
BN (NGC). 62 mm. Outstanding deep chocolate-brown surfaces 
display rich satiny luster and a remarkably uniform aesthetic. Boldly 


struck and with virtually no signs of handling, this is an exceptionally 
attractive example. We have seen medals graded MS-66, but it’s hard 
to imagine a more attractive one than this. 


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Andrew Johnson taking the oath of office in the small parlor of the Kirkwood House, Washington, April 15, 1865. 
(Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, January 6, 1866 / Library of Congress) 


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Important U.S. Grant Peace Medal 
An Issued Original 
With Provenance to Little Plume of the Blackfoot 


1051 


1871 Ulysses S. Grant Indian Peace Medal. Silver. The Only 
Size. Julian IP-42, Prucha-53. Extremely Fine. 63.4 mm. 
1502.3 grains. Pierced for suspension at 12 oclock as issued. A 
lovely example of this medal with pleasing deep gray surfaces 
and accents of steely blue iridescence through some of the 
peripheral recesses and outlining Grant’s portrait. Scattered 
marks and abrasions as typical for a used Peace medal, but no 
serious damage is noted. Some fine scratches, clearly old, follow 
the inner border of the obverse but won't be noticed without 
magnification. Quite handsome and with good detail. 


This is one of the rare cases when one of these historic medals can 
be connected to an original indigenous owner. The first public 
appearance the writer is aware of for this medal was Joseph 
Lepczyk’s sale of April 1978, which identified this medal as once 


of which are in the Cambridge Museum of Anthropology and 
Archaeology in England. This strongly suggests that his personal 
property was likely deliberately dispersed with provenance, and 
the fact that he was a well-recognized chief who lived into the 
20th century is supportive of same. As an aside, he participated 
in President Theodore Roosevelt's Inaugural parade in 1905, as 
one of six important chiefs, a group that also included Buckskin 
Charley of the Ute (who owned a Benjamin Harrison medal), 
Geronimo of the Apache, Quanah Parker of the Comanche, 
Hollow Horn Bear of the Brule Dakota and American Horse of 
the Oglala Dakota. A photo of them from the event exists, and a 
Peace medal is around the neck of Hollow Horn Bear. 


While we have not found an image of Little Plume wearing the 
medal, remarkably, there is an image of him standing alongside 
another Piegan Chief who wears a Lincoln 


the property of Chief Little Plume of the 


medal. His name was Three Suns, and we 


Blackfoot, prior to 1900. The description |) & = 
' 4 ¥ ~ | sold his medal in our May 2019 sale after 


noted that “Documents of history, and 
transfer of title papers” accompanied the 
lot. The medal was among six original 
American Peace medals in silver in that | 
sale, and plated therein. It would seem that 
the original documents were overlooked at 
some point, and apparently lost by 1991, 
the next time this medal was offered. In 
fact, the medal had become dissociated 
from its provenance altogether - it was not 
mentioned in any offering since 1978, and 
has only been reconstructed by the present 
writer's research. 


Unfortunately, we have not been able to 
locate a photograph of Little Plume (a chief 
of the Piegan band of Blackfoot) wearing 
this medal, though multiple images of 
the chief do exist. This said, even beyond 
the documents referenced in 1978, there 
is good reason to believe that a medal 


being able to tie that medal to its original 
owner. The fact that such an image exists 
of these two chiefs, both known to have 
owned Peace medals which still exist and 
are identified, is truly a remarkable instance. 
Little Plume is also featured in an Edward 
Curtis photograph from 1908, titled, “In a 
Piegan Lodge.” 


The Grant in silver is the most available of 
all the original issued Peace medals, and it 
has long been an entry point into the series 
for new collectors. However, the indigenous 
provenance makes this a true standout. It is 
one of just three we are aware of in private 
hands with a known Native American 
owner. 

Ex “Chief Little Plume of the Blackfeet, prior to 1900”; 
Joseph Lepczyk’s sale of April 1978, lot 1505 (with 
documents); Superior’ sale of February 1991, lot 


Js F 
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belonging to this chief would have retained Piegan Chiefs Big Nose and Little Plume. ca/ 1881. 
its provenance. Other items with direct — [955-465] Montana Historical Society Research Center 
Photographic Archives, Helena, MT 


provenance to Little Plume exist, a few 


1562; Larry & Ira Goldberg’s sale of September 2004, 
lot 1396; Heritage’ sale of August 2013, lot 4854. 


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“1871” (20th Century) Ulysses S. Grant Indian Peace Medal. Golden Bronze. Julian IP-42, Prucha-53. MS-65 (NGC). 64 mm. Light honey- 


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gold bronze with some minor mottling in the patina. Slightly matte finish as usual for the 20th century versions of this medal. 


Extremely Rare 1877 Hayes Oval in Bronze 
An Outstanding Gem 
From the Intended Reverse 


1053 


1877 Rutherford B. Hayes Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. The Only Size. Julian IP-43, Prucha-54. MS-67 BN 
(NGC). 76 mm x 59 mm, oval. An outstanding example of this 
extremely rare medal with superb eye appeal. The bronze is 
somewhat light reddish mahogany in tone, and very uniform, 
though slightly lighter red outlines are seen around the portrait 
and close to some of the letters. Glossy throughout, with subtle 
prooflike texture in the fields. Virtually pristine surfaces with 
only a small abrasion on the highest point of the obverse relief 
seemingly worthy of mention. These do not frequently appear 
for sale, and this is one of the nicest we have ever handled. In 
fact, the only other of this quality we have seen appeared in 
our November 2020 sale of the Larry Ness Collection, where it 
realized an impressive $10,200. 


The Hayes medal was the first struck in the short but distinctive 
series of oval Peace medals, though none are known to have 
been struck in silver for presentation. Initially, there seems 
to have been no interest or action on the part of the Hayes 


Administration to get the Peace medal program up and 
running. That being the case, Mint officials proceeded largely 
on their own in creating and striking the few that were made. 
Again, none were for distribution, nearly all were in bronze and 
likely intended primarily to keep the series going to benefit the 
Mint’s list of medals for sale to collectors. Eventually, there came 
requests for medals for distribution from Indian Agents, but 
by the time these requests were received it was apparently too 
late for the slow gears of government bureaucracy to make the 
necessary accommodations for silver medals. The whole business 
dragged on beyond Hayes’ term in office. Silver impressions do 
exist, however. We are aware of four of them, but while one is 
looped and another is holed, these merely masquerade as issued 
medals. The early bronze pieces like this, with a dated reverse, 
are the only Hayes medals that might be called “original.” As 
such, they are necessary for any advanced collection of Peace 
medals, and they command prices commensurate with their 
rarity and status. 


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Incredible Original Garfield Oval in Silver 


With Indigenous Provenance to a Jicarilla Apache Chief 


1054 


1881 James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Silver. The Only 
Size. Original. Julian IP-44, Prucha-55. Fine. 70.0 mm x 58.9 
mm, oval. 2025.0 grains. An incredible and historic medal, 
featured in multiple images of James A. Garfield Velarde, a 
principal chief of the Jicarilla Apache. The medal features the 
expected wear of a piece that was proudly worn for a long 
time, and in this case, by multiple chiefs. The silver is light in 
tone, with some deeper gray patina in the peripheral recesses. 
Both sides are peppered with marks, as usual, and there are a 
couple of gentle rim bumps, but none is terribly serious. Close 
inspection reveals a tiny “J” and “A” in the left and right reverse 
exergue. Originally pierced just above Garfield’s head which is an 
unusual position, but one that avoids the name of the president, 
and one that fortuitously aids in the unraveling of the story of 
this medal, as will be seen below. The piercing was filled long 
ago, in the 19th century, and a distinctive custom suspension 
hanger was added. The hanger is an ornamented bar with two 
loops on the back to allow for a cord. It is affixed to the medal by 
three thick silver rings, one each sturdily soldered to the bar and 
to the medal, respectively. 

Tradition has it that the chief seen wearing this medal in multiple 
images, James A. Garfield Velarde, was the direct recipient of 
the medal. It has been long believed that President Garfield 
presented this medal to him, and that he took the President's 
name as his own, in his honor. However, we have not been 


able to find any historical references to such a presentation to 
Velarde and the timing of his rank as chief does not align well 
with the period in which the Garfield medals are known to have 
been struck and distributed. This said, there is other evidence 
that points to the likely chain of ownership. To present this 
effectively, a brief genealogical presentation is necessary: 


Huero Mundo (1828-1889) 

Principal chief of the Apache from 1868 to 1873, and half brother 
of the famous Chief Ouray of the Ute. Chief Ouray is recorded 
as having met with presidents Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. 
Grant and Rutherford B. Hayes, and played a part in advising 
Apache delegations to Washington, likely relevant to this medal. 
Chief Huero Mundo also visited Washington, in 1868, and sat 
for a portrait of his Delegation taken by Nicholas Brown and 
Son, of Santa Fe. A CDV of the image was sold in the June 6-7, 
2007 Cowan's Historic Americana sale, lot 150. 


Children of Huero Mundo 

-Huerito Mundo (1846-1888) 

-Hoshka Velarde (1850-1928) 

-Augustin(e) Velarde (1851-1903) 

-Pilar Velarde (a half sister) (1852-2) 

-Jose David Barela (a half brother) (1853-1926) 
-Chanhkata Velarde (1853-1909) 


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-James A. Garfield Velarde (1853-1961) 
-David Velarde (a half-brother) (1859-?) 


Information on the various past chiefs is found on the website 
of the Jicarilla Apache Nation, https://apacheria.es/jicarilla- 
apache-nation/, where it is clarified that Huero Mundo was chief 
from 1868 to 1873, his son Huerito Mundo was chief from 1880 
to 1886, another son, “Garfield Velarde” was chief as of 1886, 
and yet another, “Augustine” Velarde, was chief “around 1890? 
The last entry is directly supported by a September 1890 report 
of Special Agent George B. Meston on the Jicarilla Apache 
reservation: “The head chief, or governor, as he is called, of all 
the Jicarilla Apaches is Augustin Velarde. His office was obtained 
by election. He is of slight build, wears a complete citizens’ dress, 
and on his left breast the Garfield medal, of which he is justly 
proud. Velarde is a very intelligent and progressive Indian” 
This not only places Augustin Velarde as a chief, but it places a 
Garfield medal upon his chest. 

As noted above, we have found no evidence of 
a Garfield medal being directly presented to 
James Garfield Velarde, nor do we find reason 
for such a presentation. However, there is an 
unavoidable contender for such an honor in 
his older brother, Huerito. Upon the advice 
of Chief Ouray of the Ute, a small delegation 
of Apache made a trip to Washington D.C. to 
discuss new reservation lands. The delegation 
of principal chiefs of local Apache groups 
included Huerito Mundo, his brother-in- 
law, Augustin Vigil, San Pablo, Juan Julian 
and Santiago Largo. At least two images exist 
from this trip, both taken at the Corcoran 
Gallery of Art, on April 2, 1880. The meeting 
resulted in then-President Rutherford B. 
Hayes’ establishment of new reservation 
lands for the Jicarilla Apache at Amargo, 
New Mexico, to the west of Tierra Amarilla, 
on September 21, 1880, by Executive Order. 
No Hayes Peace medals were struck for 
distribution, so it seems likely that Garfield 
medals were probably forwarded later, as it 
was not an unusual practice for medals to be 
gifted well after initial actions that prompted 
the gifts. Indeed, according to Father Prucha’s 
research, a pair of Garfield medals was sent 


Augustine Velarde 
(Randall, A. Frank / Courtesy Palace of the 


in recognition of events in 1880, and later transferred to his 
brothers when they became chiefs, as both brothers are well- 
documented as having worn such a medal. 

As noted in the discussion of the condition above, the piercing of 
this medal is unusual in that it is lower than on the other known 
issued medals. A wonderful photograph by Randall A. Frank 
exists of Augustin Velarde wearing a Garfield medal around his 
neck, suspended by what is likely a plain ribbon, tied through 
a hole that appears to be positioned as the former piercing of 
this piece. This is almost certainly the medal offered here, 
photographed “circa 18902,” prior to the filling of the piercing 
and the addition of the distinctive suspension bar, soldered loop 
and links presently affixed to the medal. 

This medal in its present state, with its distinctive and readily 
identifiable suspension hanger, is included in at least four images 
that we have seen. It appears prominently in an 1899 photograph 
by William Henry Jackson of James A. 
Garfield Velarde. It is also in one of him and 
his wife by Charles A. Nast, circa “1880-1910” 
and another of him with his family, also 
dated to circa “1880-1910” These two are in 
the Digital Collections of the Denver Public 
Library. Another is of unknown ownership 
or authorship, and simply identified online 
as “Jicarilla Apache Group - 1898” but it 
clearly features this medal on the breast of 
James A. Garfield Velarde. Unfortunately, 
Velarde is not wearing his medal in the 
famous photograph taken of him by Edward 
S. Curtis, circa 1905-1906. 

In the 1898 Report of the Department of the 
Interior, there is a roster of those employed 
in the Indian Agency Service. Both Augustin 
Velarde and James A. Garfield Velarde are 
listed in the capacity of “Judge,” clarifying 
their ongoing respected status among the 
Apache, and also their good relationships 
with the Indian Agency. 

There are only five genuine silver Garfield 
Peace medals known to the writer, and this 
medal, being offered publicly here for the 
first time, is the only one with a confirmed 
(by the writer) Native American provenance. 
The other reported to have such is held in 


to the Mescalero Agency in New Mexico on Governors Photo Archives (NMHM/DCA) #056149) the collection of the American Numismatic 


June 3, 1882, for presentation to two men “in 
recognition of their good conduct.’ At the 
time, the Jicarilla and Mescalero Agencies 
had been combined, under the Mescalero 
aegis. We have not seen images of the men 
of the 1880 Delegation wearing Garfield 
medals, but their presence in Washington 
and the favorable outcome of their meeting 
makes some or all of them highly probable 
recipients of such awards. By the time the 
brothers Velarde were chiefs, President 
Garfield was long dead, and the Chester 
Arthur Peace medals were in production. 
Just ten Arthur medals were ordered for 
distribution, and those are known to have 
been available for delivery by 1885, so any 
medals presented to the Velardes as chiefs, 
after 1886, would have almost certainly been 
Arthur medals. It seems probable that one 
of the Garfield medals sent to New Mexico 
in 1882 was given to Chief Huerito Mundo 


James A. Garfield Velarde 
(William Henry Jackson Collection, CHS.J3578 / 
Jas. A. Garfield. History Colorado) 


Society, but that provenance has proven 
unverifiable thus far. In either case, the medal 
presented here is the only one in private 
hands and is a remarkable survivor from 
what is believed to have been just 25 medals 
originally struck in silver for presentation. 
The silver suspension chain is obviously of 
much later vintage. However, it was hand- 
made by a_ well-known _Jicarilla-Navaho 
silversmith, Gibson Nez, who was himself 
a descendant of Chief Heurito Mundo. Nez 
died in 2007. 

Probably awarded to Heurito Mundo, chief of the Jica- 
rilla Apache; certainly ex Chief James A. Garfield Ve- 
larde of the Jicarilla Apache; probably to his brother Au- 
gustin Velarde, Chief as of 1890, and back to James A. 
Garfield, who outlived his brother by nearly six decades; 
a grand-daughter of Heurito Mundo, Mary Vicenti; 
purchased by a New Mexico trader, date unknown, but 
after 2007; unspecified private collector; purchased by 
our consignor, April 2023. 


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Rare Bronze 1881 Garfield Peace Medal 


1055 


1881 James A. Garfield Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. Julian IP-44, Prucha-55. MS-66 BN (NGC). 75 mm 
x 60 mm, oval. Pleasing olive-brown surfaces with faint tints of 
soft gold and pale green. Traces of somewhat richer red remain 
in the protected recesses. A subtle spot in the patina is noted 
around IE of GARFIELD, and appears to only be an anomaly 
in the coloring rather than any type of oxidation. One small 
spot is noted at the top of the wreath in the reverse exergue. Soft 
prooflike texture throughout the fields and nice quality overall. 


Another very rare entry in this series. Unlike for the Rutherford 
B. Hayes medals, there were a few original medals struck in 
silver for the Garfield administration for distribution to Native 
Americans. As noted in Prucha, the adopted methodology 
was to strike medals as needed rather than to produce a large 


number for eventual distribution, though it seems that group of 
25 silver Garfields were struck all at once and may have been the 
entire mintage in silver. Survivors are very rare, with just three 
in private hands. 


With the silver impressions prohibitively rare, and original 
bronzes not that much more available, there is fairly strong 
collector enthusiasm when one does come up for sale, and 
superb pieces command healthy prices. Carl Carlson found 
only three auction records for bronze Garfield medals and four 
records for silver ones, though we suspect that he may have 
inadvertently included restrikes among the latter. The Ford 
Collection contained one silver and two bronzes. The Larry Ness 
Collection included a Gem bronze, graded MS-67, that brought 
$9,000 in our November 2020 sale. 


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Gem Bronze 1881 Chester Arthur Oval 


1056 


1881 Chester A. Arthur Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. Julian IP-45, Prucha-56. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm 
x 59 mm, oval. Rich reddish-brown surfaces with pale green 
and gold overtones through the generously prooflike fields. A 
couple of tiny marks are noted, but none is really distracting. 
This is a really lovely example of this very seldom offered medal, 
particularly when so nice. These seem to appear in our sales 
every couple of years, or so, but only two of those in our online 
archives could really be seen as equals to this, and both were 
offered raw. This is the highest grade example we have offered in 
a third-party holder. The unusual dark bronze Charles Wharton 
specimen realized $7,050 in our August 2013 sale, while another 
called “Choice Mint State” brought $3,525 in our March 2016 


sale. There seem to be only three silver originals known, and 
the only one in private hands realized $97,750 in our (Stack’s) 
October 2006 Ford Sale, Part XVI. As prohibitively rare as the 
silvers are, and as scarce as nice bronzes are, the noted price 
realizations seem “cheap.” This is a very tough design and only a 
couple of collectors can hope to own one this nice. 


It is believed that just five original silver Arthur medals were 
struck for presentation to Native Americans. As to the bronzes, 
37 are reported to have been struck by the Mint in the fiscal year 
ending August 1, 1883. Five more were ordered in 1885. It seems 
probable that the lone dark mahogany bronze one we have seen, 
referenced above, was among the 1885 issuance, as this is the 
normal finish for these medals. 


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Handsome Gem 1885 Cleveland Peace Medal in Bronze 


1057 


1885 Grover Cleveland Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. Julian IP-46, Prucha-57. MS-65 BN (NGC). 75 
mm x 59 mm, oval. Light chocolate-brown surfaces with fine 
geometric mottling in the patina that is often seen on bronze 
medals of the 19th century. Soft blue-green toning is seen in the 
strongly prooflike fields at a certain angle to the light. A nice 
visual contrast is noted between the fields and motifs. A few 
minor marks account for the grade, but the eye appeal is quite 
nice. 


Prucha relates that in April 1887 there was an official order 
placed for 10 silver medals for distribution. However, acquiring 
one is perhaps impossible as we are aware of no confirmed 
originals. Carl Carlson found no auction appearances in silver, 
the Ford Collection similarly revealed not a single example in 


silver, and in that catalog, Michael Hodder noted that he was 
aware of none. Even the ANS specimen is a matte-finish restrike. 


This brings us to the bronzes. Carlson’s auction records 
included just two appearances for a bronze strike, while the 
Ford Collection contained a lone example. There are later 
impressions from the dies with matte finishes in bronze, but 
earlier impressions are very rare and have generally commanded 
healthy sums at auction. We have only a single medal of similar 
quality in our archives, graded MS-66 BN. We have sold it twice, 
and its record price realization was just shy of $10,000, in 2013. 
This piece is the most prooflike of those we have handled, as 
we note that such texture was not mentioned at all in our past 
descriptions of the higher-graded one. 


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Extremely Rare 1889 Benjamin Harrison Oval in Bronze 
Missing from the Ford Collection 


1058 


1889 Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. Julian IP-47, Prucha-58. MS-67 BN (NGC). 75 mm 
x 59 mm, oval. Another exceptional medal in this remarkable 
offering of bronze oval Peace medals, one of the nicest such 
offerings we have had the pleasure of presenting. Somewhat 
light chestnut brown with fairly rich overtones of gold and 
pale blue-green through the fields. Like the last superb one we 
handled, in our Ness Collection sale in November 2020, this 
has aggressive swirling die polish in the fields. The texture gives 
the fields a very lively appearance when the medal is turned in 
the light. Only the most trivial of marks can be detected under 
magnification, and none is worthy of mention. 


The oval medals for the Harrison administration were the result 
of the Mint simply following what had been done for all the 
recent presidents, beginning with Rutherford B. Hayes. The 
official need for Peace medals had dropped off considerably, 
and most of those struck were for the Mint list and collectors. 
For this administration, the use of all ovals turned out to be 
private collector sales, as when the Harrison administration 
made motions for medals for presentation under its authority, 
it desired different designs entirely. This was not their idea, 
however, but the specific request of a delegation of Oto and 
Missouri men who visited Washington in 1890. They specified 


that they wished to have round silver medals not less than 
2.5 inches in diameter, and they wanted them badly enough 
that they offered to pay the costs themselves, undoubtedly an 
unprecedented situation. The officials complied and from this 
was born the last of the officially issued Peace medals of the 
United States, the round Benjamin Harrison. 


As for the ovals, since none were ever issued there are no 
original silver examples known or likely to exist. We are aware 
of only two potential silver impressions. One is overweight and 
certainly a later collector strike. It was in the Dr. William Bridge 
Collection offered by Rich Hartzog (World Exonumia), in 
September 1991. It perhaps went unsold, as that firm is credited 
with having gifted it to the ANS in 2007. The other is in the 
Francis and Mary Crane Collection in Denver. We have only 
seen images of it, but it is unconvincing as even a mint restrike. 


Bronze impressions are rare and naturally very desirable. 
Carlson had recorded four auction appearances, while the Ford 
Collection did not include one at all. For more than a decade, 
no nice example of this medal in bronze has realized less than 
$5,000 (an MS-63 brought just over that in our recently closed 
Spring 2023 sale), while a raw one called “Mint State” realized 
just shy of $10,000 in our March 2016 sale. 


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Round Format 1889 Benjamin Harrison in Bronze 
A Great Rarity 


1059 


1889 Benjamin Harrison Indian Peace Medal. Copper, 
Bronzed. Julian IP-48, Prucha-58. MS-66 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 
Light somewhat golden-brown with soft blue-green patina in 
areas that adds considerably to the overall visual appeal. Satiny 
and lustrous with few marks. One just over the settler’s head 
in the rightmost medallion of the reverse design is noted for 
provenance purposes, though at a certain angle to the light, even 
this disappears from ready view. 


Among the bronze collector strikes for the Peace medal series, 
the round Benjamin Harrison is the rarest. In fact, our online 
archives going back more than a decade include not a single 
impression, not even in the vast John J. Ford Collection Peace 


medal holdings that brought to market about 120 original silver 
medals and extensive offerings in bronze. Two are to be found in 
the Heritage archives, not known for Peace medals. A damaged 
one brought just over $1,900 in their November 2021 sale, while 
an MS-64BN realized $5,875 in June 2016. It has been stated 
that just 28 of these were struck. While we have not pursued 
a detailed study of them, it is very clear that very few survive. 
We are aware of one in the 1986 Dreyfuss sale, and another in 
the 1981 Kessler-Spangenberger sale by NASCA. Though this 
is without the distinctive oval shape that the close of the Peace 
medal era is generally known for, it is, without a question, the 
outstanding rarity in the series. 


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1060 


“1789” (ca. 1890) George Washington Private Indian Peace 
Medal. White Metal. Prucha-64, Musante GW-1148, Baker- 
173N. No Periods Reverse. Reeded Edge. Extremely Fine. 62.7 
mm. Pierced for suspension at 12 oclock, brass loop remains. A rare 
privately-made Peace medal, distributed ca. 1890-1905 in Nebraska 
and nearby states. Pleasing light pewter-gray with slight reflectivity 
in the basined fields. A sharp example, though showing various 
tiny marks commensurate with display and wear. A few knife cuts, 
presumably to test whether this piece was pewter or silver, cross the 
reverse at center; the heaviest ones are horizontal above the date, 
though two lighter ones run diagonally beneath. The visual appeal 
remains excellent, with this piece at once exhibiting a high technical 
grade but the sort of light wear associated with actual distribution to 
a Native American. 


This type was made at least prior to 1898, when a fairly worn 
example was brought to the Omaha Exposition by a native named 
Peatwytuk; that example was offered in our (Stack’s) Ford XVI Sale. 
In 1901, Walter Wyman noted that a Native American near Pender, 
Nebraska still distributed these medals and that many were “worn by 
the Indians [sic] and very highly regarded by them.” Specimens in 
aluminum, copper, and silver were apparently made as collectables 
or keepsakes; only white metal specimens like this show typical 
display wear. An interesting variety, not part of the U.S. Mint series 
but probably actually worn by a Native American around the turn of 
the 20th century. 

From our (Stack’s) sale of the Norweb Collection, November 2006, lot 2123. Lot 

tag included. 


COLUMBIANA 


1061 


1892 World’s Columbian Exposition Committee of One Hundred 
Medal. Eglit-98A, Rulau-B19B. Silver. Specimen-63 (PCGS). 
57 mm. Lovely medium gray surfaces with soft pastel overtones in 
places. Most of these were produced in white metal and bronzes are 


occasionally seen, but this is the only one we recall having seen in 
silver. Marked STERLING on the edge at 6 oclock, near where the 
signature of Charles Frederick Naegele is located on the obverse rim. 
Struck by Gorham and Co. 


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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 


(photo reduced) 


1062 


1777 B. Franklin Américain Portrait Plaque by Nini. Greenslet 
GM-5, Margolis-11, Betts-548 (traditional). Terracotta. About 
Uncirculated. 122 mm. A beautiful example of this popular 
decorative medallion, perhaps the quintessential image of Franklin 
from his time in France. The present piece shows definitive sharpness 
and excellent light brick-red tone. A couple of minor rim chips on 
the edge, barely visible from the facing side, are noted at 5 and 11 
oclock. No cracks or other damage, suspension hole as made. The 
tiny fleur-de-lis stamp of this Margolis number is readily evident on 


1063 


“1819” Benjamin Franklin Series Numismatica Medal. By Godel. 
Greenslet GM-45. Rarity-4. Bronze. Specimen-63 (PCGS). 40 mm. 
Satiny, modestly semi-reflective surfaces exhibit subtle powder blue 
undertones to dominant autumn-brown patina. Modestly semi- 
prooflike in finish with a sharp, crisp strike throughout. Minor 
handling marks are well scattered, easily overlooked, and do little 
more than define the Choice grade from PCGS. 
Collector tag included. 


the back above 9 oclock. A lovely Franklin portrait from the era of 
the American Revolution, and a very rare variety given Margolis’ 
(2015) comment, “A combined total of just nine specimens of TYPES 
10 and 11 have been located” 


While Betts-548 is traditionally used to refer to this piece, the actual 
Betts listing describes a bronze aftercast or something similar. The 
terracotta originals are described in a footnote on page 257, just 


below the Betts-548 listing. 


LAFAYETTE 


1064 


Undated Lafayette Portrait Counterstamp on an 1836 Modified 
Matron Head Cent. Fine Details—Damage (PCGS). Not listed 
in the Fuld monograph. Unlisted in Brunk. Small, mature bust of 
Lafayette facing left in circular-format 8 mm stamp without letters or 
numerals. Stamped on Liberty’s portrait. We grade the counterstamp 
Extremely Fine; host coin with golden-brown surfaces. Curious but 
nicely applied little mark, and seemingly quite rare as this is the only 
example we recall having seen. 

From the David Sterling Collection. Earlier from our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. 

Collection, Part XXII, August 2013, lot 21217. 


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WASHINGTONIANA 


Extremely Rare and Historic Memorable Era Button 
Commemorating the First Day the Constitution Was in Effect 


(photo enlarged) 


1065 


1789 Memorable Era Button. Type as Cobb-4, DeWitt GW 
1789-4, Baker-1010 (but unlisted in this size in all three 
references). Brass. Fine. 16.6 mm. With the original shank 
intact. Sharpness of Very Fine, or perhaps even better at the time 
it was lost and first exposed to the elements. The surfaces are 
now deep green and uniformly rough, with tan earthen deposits 
in the recesses that help the distinctive and immensely historic 
design stand out visually. The eagle and sun are easy to see, while 
the letters around the rim are a bit tougher. Still, MARCH THE 
FOURTH can be discerned with some study, MARCH being 
centered at about 7 oclock, rotated in position only slightly 
from that seen on the larger, more commonly seen coat buttons. 
This small-size piece was likely a cuff button, which would 
suggest a set, but it is clearly an extremely rare type. We have 
never handled one, nor was any known to Cobb or DeWitt. Our 
consignor noted one other known to him, dug in Pennsylvania, 


and with identical patina. This example was discovered by our 
consignor while metal detecting in the Shenandoah Valley near 
Winchester, Virginia and has never before been offered for sale. 


This type, prized as the lone dated issue traditionally cataloged 
among the Washington inaugural buttons, is not an inaugural 
button at all. It is, in fact, something much more significant. The 
Confederation Congress, the governmental body that predated 
that of the United States and operated under the Articles of 
Confederation, selected March 3, 1789, as its official close 
of business. The following day, March 4, 1789, was likewise 
specified as the first day of operations for the United States, 
governed by the United States Constitution. It is the official 
beginning of the nation identified as the United States, as we 
know it today, the beginning of a most Memorable Era. The first 
inauguration of George Washington would not happen until 
several weeks later, on April 30, 1789. 


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(photo enlarged to twice actual size) 


1066 


Early American Eagle Cuff Links. DeWitt GW-1789-43. Brass. 
Choice Very Fine. 15.3 mmx 10.1 mm (each face). Lovely light golden- 
brass faces with somewhat deeper patina in the recesses of the designs 
that contribute to superb eye appeal. Both original shanks are intact, 
as is what is almost certainly the original connecting link between 
them. A superb and very rare early American cuff link reminiscent 
of the commemorative George Washington inaugural buttons that are 
so prized by collectors. In fact, J. Doyle DeWitt, in whose collection 
these were held, cataloged them among the buttons he assigned to 
Washington's first inauguration in 1789. The true intent of the design 
is probably broader than that specific event, but the motif points 
unmistakably to the early United States at a time when its survival 
was anything but assured. Adornments like these were intended to 
celebrate the early nation and to spread the ideals that both founded 
it and would hopefully carry it forward. We are aware of only a single 
additional example, that plated in the Sullivan-DeWitt reference on 
page 7. That one was sold in the May 2017 Heritage sale for $3,750. 
As the presently offered one was in DeWitt’s own collection, and the 
other was plated in the reference, these almost certainly comprise an 
original pair of cufflinks that got erroneously separated at some point. 
It is remarkable that either have survived, let alone as a pair that could 
be rejoined if one lucky buyer so desired! 

From Heritage’: sale of the J. Doyle DeWitt Collection, October 2022, part of lot 

43204. 


1067 


“1819” Series Numismatica Medal. First Issue. By Vivier. Musante 
GW-98, Baker-132. Bronze. Specimen-64 (PCGS). 41 mm. The 
edge is not visible through the PCGS holder, and its style is not 
noted on the insert. We have identified several die combinations of 
this attribution in recent years. The present example is struck from 
an unlisted (in Musante) die combination, the obverse with the W 
in WASHINGTON as two Vs and different styling to the curls at 
the base of Washington’s portrait. On the reverse, the lettering and 
Roman numerals are smaller, similar in style to that seen on the 
reverse of Musante GW-101, but from a different die. Prooflike in the 
fields, especially on the obverse, both sides exhibit attractive medium 
brown patina. A swirl of slightly deeper color is evident in the left 
obverse field, the only significant blemish on this otherwise Gem- 
quality specimen. Intriguing due to the unlisted die pairing, and sure 
to catch the eye of specialists. 


1068 


1897 Washington Monument at Philadelphia Medal. Baker S-324. 
Silver. About Uncirculated. 76 mm. 177.02 grams. A lovely specimen, 
fully prooflike in finish, with mostly silver-gray surfaces and delicate 
iridescent toning engaging the design elements. Technically Mint 
State, but with wispy hairlines from light collector handling over 
the years. Housed in the original purple plush exterior and interior 
case, the inside of the lid gold stamped PETER L. KRIDER CO. / 
PHILADELPHIA. The lid is detached from the interior, base nearly 
so, but otherwise the case is well preserved. 


A silver example was lot 118 in our (Stack’s) Herman Halpern 
Collection Sale, May 1992, another as lot 6342 in our January 2011 
New York Americana Sale. None appeared in the Garrett, Dreyfuss, 
Jack Collins, Paul Magriel or Patterson collections. President William 
McKinley unveiled the statue in presence of Vice President Garrett 
Hobart, governors of three states, mayors of Philadelphia and New 
York, and the entire Pennsylvania Legislature. The silver strikes, as 
here, were presented to prominent guests at the dedication and 
following banquet. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 


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THE SOCIETY OF THE CINCINNATI 


PRESIDENTS AND INAUGURALS 


1069 


Undated (Instituted 1783) Eagle Badge of the Society of the 
Cincinnati. Myers-55. Variant of the Standard Eagle of 1902. 
Philadelphia, ca.1905. Gold and Enamel. About Uncirculated. 29.5 
mm x42.3mm (79 mm with ribbon). 22.3 grams total weight. Eagle and 
pin XRF tested at 65% gold. Approximately 0.446 troy ounces AGW. 
Obv: Gold-winged, white enamel eagle with central oval medallion 
with figures of Roman Senators addressing standing Cincinnatus 
before his home. Gold-lettered Latin legend on the white enamel 
band states OMNIA . RELINQUIT . SERVARE REMPUBLICAM (He 
forsook All Things to Serve the Republic). The eagle with white enamel 
head, tail and feet, red eye and green leaves. Rev: Identical eagle with 
central oval medallion inscribed SOCIETAS: CINCINNATORUM. 
INSTITUTA: AD 1783 showing Fame flying above Cincinnatus as he 
discards his sword to take up a plow. Gold hinged pin-back ribbon 
suspension bar and spiral gold wire attachment loop. Faded 38 mm 
wide white and pale blue moiré ribbon. 


The Society of the Cincinnati was a fraternal group including 
Revolutionary War Continental Army officers and their first-born 
male descendants. George Washington was their first President 
General until his death in 1799. 


(photo reduced) 


1070 


1897-1901 William McKinley Inaugural Badge. Brass Shell. 
Extremely Fine. 130 mm. Gold imprint red-white-blue ribbon and 
brass eagle header. Obv: Frock-coated McKinley facing left with 
legend MAJ WM MCKINLEY INAUGURATED PRESIDENT 
MAR 4TH 1897. Rev: White cardboard circle bears black sketch of 
wasp-waisted woman, peripheral inscriptions THE GOWN MRS. 
MCKINLEY WILL WEAR AT HER HUSBAND'S INAUGURATION 
above, COPYRIGHTED 1897 BY W. BROWN 22 ANN ST. N.Y. 
CITY. below. The newer ribbon recycles the 1897 pendant with 
its inscription, 4 - 4/ FOUR YEARS / MORE / WM. McKINLEY / 
SECOND / INAUGURATION/ MARCH 4TH / 1901 / TEDDY OUR 
NEXT CHOICE. The brass shell is delightfully crude, cardboard is 
damaged on the woman's face. Ribbon is torn with its gold imprint 
somewhat uneven. This is nonetheless a dramatic exhibit item. 
From our (Coin Galleries’) sale of April 2006, lot 954. 


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AUGUSTUS B. SAGE MEDAL 


1071 


1861 Major Robert Anderson Defense of Fort Sumter Medal. By 
George Hampden Lovett, Published by Augustus B. Sage. Copper. 
Specimen-62 BN (PCGS). 70 mm. Obv: Detailed view of the 
bombardment of Fort Sumter, name SUMTER. above, dates APRIL 
12 & 13 / 1861 below in exergue. Rev: Thick wreath with shield at 
bottom encloses inscription PRUDENS, FIDELIS ET AUDAX. 
INVICTAE, FIDELITATIS PRAEMIUM. / TO / MAJ. ROBERT 
ANDERSON, / U.S.A. / FROM THE CITIZENS OF / NEW YORK 
CITY, / AS A/ SLIGHT TRIBUTE / TO HIS / PATRIOTISM. Signed 
G.H. LOVETT N. YORK / AUG. B. SAGE PUB. within wreath at 
bottom. A handsome and fully original piece, both sides exhibit rich 
golden-copper patina overall. The in hand appearance is smoother 
than one would expect for the assigned grade, although the soft satin 
finish is a bit subdued, and a few small spots in the expensive obverse 
field are noted. Sharply to fully struck throughout with strong eye 
appeal. 


The dies for this type were engraved by George Hampden Lovett, 
and the medals published by Augustus B. Sage. After his defense of 


Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, the bombardment of which on 
April 12 and 13, 1861, marked the beginning of the Civil War, Major 
Anderson was carried to New York City by the steamer Baltic. He 
arrived there on the morning of April 18, widely celebrated by the 
city’s residents. The many honors bestowed upon Major Anderson 
in the following days provided Augustus B. Sage with another 
opportunity to publish a metal struck from dies prepared by George 
Hampden Lovett. As with the Lovett-Sage Field medal, a single 
gold example of the Major Anderson-Fort Sumter medal was to be 
presented to its honoree. Major Anderson’s medal was to be paid for 
by subscriptions from private citizens, which were limited to 200 at 
$5/subscription, each contributor to receive a bronze example of the 
medal. Eighty-two subscriptions were immediately forthcoming, 
pointing to a mintage of at least that many examples in bronze. Other 
specimens were struck in silver, brass and white metal, all of which 
are rare. With the quality offered here, bronze specimens are at least 
scarce, and not all that far from rare themselves. 


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ART MEDALS - ANS MEDAL 


1072 


1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal. By Emil Fuchs. 
Miller-23, Rulau-N21. Sterling Silver. No. 53. Edge Incuse W.C. 
BROWN. Mint State. 102 mm. 329.19 grams. A gorgeous example 
with slightly mottled antique golden-gray and steely-silver hues 
adorning both sides. This type was designed by Emil Fuchs of 
London and struck in low relief matte finish, as illustrated by the 


present example. Mintage of only 100 pieces. In original case, gold 
stamped HUDSON-FULTON / CELEBRATION / 1909 on the top 
of the lid, which is detached from the base. Considerable external 
chipping and staining to the case is also noted, but it is complete with 
a somewhat functional clasp. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 

Collector envelope included. 


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ASSAY COMMISSION MEDAL 


1073 


1936 United States Assay Commission Medal. JK AC-81, 
Baker B-348. Rarity-6. Bronze. MS-64 (NGC). 76 mm. Edge 
incuse ANNUAL ASSAY 1936 at 12 oclock. A lovely golden- 
brown example with subtle olive and copper highlights. A few 
faint, well scattered carbon flecks preclude a full Gem grade, but 
hardly affect the eye appeal. Sharply struck. It seems the design 
of the 1936 Assay Commission medal was overlooked until 
the last minute, at which point the Mint made the decision to 
mule the obverses of two regular Presidential medals then being 
sold to collectors. The Assay Commission medals thus created 
and presented to commissioners all had their edges inscribed 
ANNUAL ASSAY 1936, as above. 


Elusive 1936 Assay Commission Medal 


The 1936 is one of the rarest of all Assay Commission medals, 
with examples very difficult to obtain and always in strong 
demand among specialists. The example in the Dreyfuss Sale 
realized $4,400, and it is particularly revealing that this issue 
was not represented in our (Stack’s) November 2008 sale of the 
important Ernest E. Keusch Collection of United States Assay 
Medals. We anticipate an impressive winning bid for the Choice 
specimen offered here. 


MINT AND TREASURY MEDAL 


1074 


1836 First Steam Coinage Medal. Original Feb. 22 Date. Julian 
MT-20. Copper. VG-10 BN (NGC). 28 mm. Most devices are at 
least partially outlined, although there is mentionable softness in the 
center of the reverse and along the upper right border on that side. 
Both sides with dominant deep copper patina with some ancient 
surface build up within the obverse rays and engaging some of the 
letters on the reverse. A dull mark at lower right reverse is noted. 
This U.S. Mint rarity was struck as a sample from the original Feb. 22 
die (set to coincide with Washington's birthday) before mechanical 


problems with the new steam press forced the postponement of its 
inauguration ceremony to March 23. The die was recut to read March 
23 to adjust for the change, with all later pieces bearing the new date. 
The few known pieces with the original date are typically worn and/ 
or impaired, perhaps because with the date change they had no 
real purpose, and since they were struck on large cent planchets 
were tempting to spend, fitting in among the Hard Times tokens in 
everyday circulation at the time. 


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SO-CALLED DOLLARS 


1075 


1902 Wells Fargo & Company Semicentennial. HK-296. Rarity-5. 
Silver. MS-64 (PCGS). 40 mm. This is a very appealing deep steel-gray 
example of this scarce type, struck to celebrate the 50th anniversary 
of the famed Wells Fargo Express Company, which played a legendary 
role in delivering mail, stagecoach passengers and valuables in the 
Wild West. This Choice Mint State piece is sharply struck on all of the 
highly complex design elements. The surfaces are free of significant 
blemishes and present exceptionally well even under close scrutiny 
with a loupe. Sure to please! 


1076 


1902 Wells Fargo & Company Semicentennial. HK-296. Rarity-5. 
Silver. MS-64 (NGC). 40 mm. A remarkable second Choice Mint 
State offering for this normally scarce and seldom offered type. Rich 
matte-like surfaces are fully struck and bathed in lovely antique steel- 
gray patina. 


1077 


“1776” (1876) Continental Dollar. Dickeson Restrike. HK-853. 
Rarity-7. Copper. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 38 mm. Extraordinary Gem 
Uncirculated preservation for this scarce restrike type of the famous 
Continental dollar. Frosty to modestly semi-reflective in finish, the 
surfaces are smooth in hand with not even a single trivial blemish to 
report. Much of the original mint orange color remains, both sides 
lightly toned in iridescent olive-brown and, in isolated peripheral 
areas, pale steel-blue. Fully struck and crisp. Professor Montroville 
Wilson Dickeson (1813 to 1882) was a numismatist who published 
the American Numismatic Manual in 1859 just as coin collecting was 
coming into its own in America. He produced copies of the 1776 
Continental dollar and sold them as souvenirs for the Centennial 
Exposition of 1876. Several years later Thomas Elder acquired the 
dies and made further restrikes. Eventually the dies were given to the 
American Numismatic Society in New York City. These perennial 
favorites with collectors of early American coinage and related types 
never go begging in the auction arena, so be prepared to pay “top 
dollar” for this premium example. 


1078 


1897 Utah, 50th Anniversary of Settlement Medal. HK-1009a. 
Rarity-8. Aluminum. AU-55 (NGC). 45 mm. This Hibler-Kappen 
number is one of the rarest in the so-called dollar discipline, with 
examples elusive in all grades. Indeed, this is the first that we have 
offered in 15 years, and it is a lovely Choice AU with considerable 
luster remaining. The texture is predominantly frosty, yet with decided 
semi-reflective qualities evident in the fields as the medal dips into a 
light. Well struck with trivial high point rub hardly interesting with 
generally bold to sharp detail. A concentration of light scuffs in the 
obverse field between Woodruff’s bust and the temple is noted - a 
useful provenance marker and little more. Advanced specialists in 
this series would be wise to take advantage of this fleeting bidding 
opportunity. 


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AVIATION AND SPACE 


1079 


Undated Aero Club of America Aviation Medal of Merit. Bronze. 
Awarded to Elmer Fowler Stone. Extremely Fine. 34 mm x 100 
mm (with ribbon). AVIATION MEDAL OF MERIT on pin clasp 
with red ribbon. Hanging badge Obv: AERO CLUB OF AMERICA 
with a bird flying over globe with the sun in the background. Rev: 
LIEUTENANT E.F. STONE / PILOT N-C4 / COMMEMORATING 
/ TRANS-ATLANTIC FLIGHT / MAY 8-31 /1919. Light even wear 
across all devices and pin. Included is the original leather wrapped 
presentation box in functional condition but with obvious signs of 
wear. 


Elmer Fowler Stone is best remembered today as the pilot of NC-4, 
the first aircraft to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, with stops. Stone, 


along with a crew of five, flew a Curtiss NC flying boat across the 
Atlantic to test the design in the need the type would be needed in 
wartime. After the successful flight, Elmer Stone was hailed a hero, 
and received the Air Force Cross from the British Government, along 
with the Navy Cross and Congressional Medal of Achievement from 
the United States. Afterwards, Stone would assist in the developments 
of catapults and arresting gears on the carriers U.S.S. Lexington and 
Saratoga, which saw extensive and valiant service in the Pacific 
during World War II. Stone promoted aviation throughout his life, 
and Eddie Rickenbacker would cite Stone as his most admired 
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1080 


1934 Harmon Trophy, National Trophy Medal. Gilt Bronze. 
Awarded to W.E. Kepner. Choice About Uncirculated. 75 mm. 
Obv: Fantastic Art Deco design with Harmon Trophy depicted 
at right, HARMON TROPHY at it’s base, C.B. HARMON / 
AMERICAN PILOT / NO. 6 in exergue, signed G. DEVREESE. 
Rev: INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE OF AVIATORS / UNITED FOR 
PEACE at periphery, engraved at center: ELECTS / W.E. KEPNER / 
AS ITS / CHAMPION SPHERICAL BALLOON PILOT / OF THE 
UNITED STATES / IN 1934. Edge: unmarked. Rather handsome 
overall, only light, inconsequential marks are noted scattered about 
both sides. At the extreme high point on the obverse, a speck of 
bronze peeks through the gilt. 


William Ellsworth Kepner is a legend in the aviation community. 
Kepner saw service in the First World War in the Marine Corps at the 


Battle of Chateau-Thierry and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. In 1920 
he transferred to the Army Air Corps, with an interest in balloons 
and airships. In 1934, Kepner piloted the balloon Explorer, which was 
a specially constructed balloon built with the purpose of setting an 
altitude record. Unfortunately, a mechanical error happened during 
flight and Kepner had to abandon the balloon via parachute. During 
the Second World War, Kepner flew 24 combat missions with the 2nd 
Bomb Division. He also commanded VIII Fighter Command, which 
guarded the bombers of the “Mighty” Eight Air force against Luftwaffe 
fighters. The Eight Fighter Command also provided ground support 
during D-Day. Post war, Kepner witnessed the atomic bombs tested 
during Operation Crossroads, and was promoted to Commander in 
Chief of U.S. Air Force Alaska Command. He retired in 1953, and 
passed away on July 3, 1982. 


SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY MEDAL 


1081 


1876 Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia Award Medal for 
Superior Scholarship. Gold. MS-61 PL (NGC). 44 mm. 2.37 troy 
ounces, 85-87% gold, 2.04 troy ounces AGW. Obv: Head left with 
name SAMUEL HAHNEMANN inscribed along upper border. Rev: 
Peripheral inscription THE HAHNEMANN MEDICAL COLLEGE 
/ OF PHILADELPHIA encloses central area inscribed to recipient 
AWARDED TO / GEORGE L. ADAMS, / FOR / SUPERIOR 
SCHOLARSHIP / MARCH 9TH.. 1876. Prooflike in finish, as noted 
by NGC, with gorgeous surfaces dressed in vivid orange-gold color. 
According to Wikipedia: 


“The Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, founded in 
1848 as the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania, was 
located on North 15th Street in Philadelphia until 1928. It was 
the first homeopathic medical college in the United States.” 


This is the first award medal from this institution, in any metallic 
composition, that we can ever recall handling. Undoubtedly rare, and 
a superior specimen for the assigned grade that is worthy of serious 
bidder consideration. 


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LIFE SAVING MEDALS 


1082 


“1849” Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York Medal. By 
George Hampden Lovett. Silver. About Uncirculated, Hairlines. 
51.1 mm. 1.56 troy ounces, XRF tested as .999 fine. Obv: Sailing ship 
foundering in storm, House of Refuge on shore dispatches rescuers 
in life boat while others fire a lifeline from a Lyle Gun on the beach. 
Rev: Oak wreath at border, inscription VITA FELICIBUS AUSIS 
SERVATA above. Engraved at center PRESENTED TO / GEORGE 
CAMPBELL / OF STEAMSHIP TAURIC / IN RECOGNITION 


1083 


1887 Engraved Life Saving Medal. Gold. Mint State. 62 x 50 mm 
including hanger. 30.7 grams. XRF tested as .71 fine. .70 troy ounces 
AGW. A stunning one of a kind piece that is entirely hand engraved 
and is suspended from two crossed oars with a functional pin back. 
Obv: two people in a boat in a river rescue drowning people from 
the water before they go over a small waterfall. The riverbanks are 


OF HIS / COURAGE AND HUMANITY IN / MANNING, WITH 
OTHER SEAMEN / THE BOAT WHICH RESCUED FOURTEEN 
/ PERSONS FROM THE FOUNDERING / SHIP PIALTO IN MID / 
ATLANTIC OCEAN / FEBRUARY 10TH 1895. 


Quite attractive with light handling marks, most notable in the 
obverse open field. The peripheries retain the original prooflike 
finish and are toned with colorful iridescence. 


filled with vegetation and there are mountains in the distance. Rev: 
PRESENTED /TO/JAS. VAN BRANKEN/ BY / PHILA H. SOCIETY 
/ FOR SAVING A FAMILY / OF FIVE FROM DROWNING / 14TH 
JULY, 1887. A very fine engraving and a real prize for the collector of 
life saving medals. 


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MILITARY AND CIVIL DECORATIONS 


POLICE AND FIREMEN 


1084 


Order of Indian Wars Badge. Gilt and Enamel. About Uncirculated. 
44 mm x 85 mm (with ribbon). XRF tested as very low purity gold, 
typical of heavily plated items. Seven pointed red and blue enameled 
star with a crossed sword and arrow at top, suspended from a blue, 
yellow, white and red ribbon with a simple, functional pinback. Obv: 
Native American stands at center with a teepee to the right, a sunset 
to the left, ORDER OF INDIAN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 
around, within a gold wreath, all atop a red seven-pointed star. Rev: 
center uninscribed, PATRIAM TUENS CIVILITATEM DUCENS 
around, seven different Native American tribe names each on an 
arm of the star. The ribbon is quite fresh and vibrant and the medal 
itself displays almost no signs of wear, the only notable mark being an 
enamel chip in the left most arm of the red star. The Order of Indian 
Wars of the United States (OIWUS) is a veterans organization open 
to those who had served in the various wars fought against Native 
Americans, and their male descendants. 


1085 


1915 Swordsman Badge. Rock Island Arsenal. With Original 
Box and Saber Exercise Manual. Badge: 52 mm x 15 mm. Bronze. 
SWORDSMAN with saber running through center of lettering. Silver 
saber with copper colored outline. Produced by Rock Island Arsenal 
in 1915. About Uncirculated. Box: 32 mm x 67 mm. simple cardboard 
box with paper label identifying the pin within. Split seams to all four 
corners of lid. Booklet: Saber Exercise, United States Army, 1914 
exercise manual. Annotations are noted on the first page. Well used 
with foxing throughout and staining to covers. Interestingly, this 
badge was designed by (then) 2nd Lieutenant George S. Patton in 
1914, and awarded only between 1914 and 1915. Patton also designed 
the course which was required to earn the badge. Issuance of the badge 
was dropped after the start of the Mexican Expedition and then entry 
into the First World War. Re-issuance started in 1920, but in 1921 the 
badge was replaced by a qualification bar which simply read “Sword” 
which would be affixed to the basic qualification badge. Very few of 
these were issued and they are extremely hard to come by today. 


1086 


Undated (1860s) Young America Fireman’s Medal. Brass. MS-64 
(NGC). 30 mm. NGC has mounted this medal with the reverse up in 
the holder. Obv: Boy holding standard with American flag on rampart 
of armed fort, peripheral inscription YOUNG AMERICA OF THE 
19TH CENTURY. Rev: Fireman with hose, peripheral inscription 
THE BRAVE, FEARLESS & GENEROUS HEARTED FIREMAN. 
Signed S & H on both sides. Original brassy-olive surfaces with a 
few swirls of deeper color that are most pronounced along the lower 
obverse border. 


MERCHANT TOKEN 


1087 


Non-Local. 1846 Do Your Duty. Rulau-Y4. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 
(PCGS). 18 mm. A richly original example toned in dominant olive- 
copper patina, the reverse with lighter golden-brown in and around 
the center. All design elements are boldly to sharply defined, the 
surfaces smooth in hand with a bit of light build up in the protected 
areas around the peripheral devices that we mention solely for 
accuracy. Designated a non-local token in Rulau’s 2004 publication 
United States Tokens: 1700-1900, this type is nevertheless attributed 
by the Brigham Young University Religious Studies Center as being 
issued by Peter Haws, one of the principals of the Nauvoo Agricultural 
and Manufacturing Association while camped at Garden Grove, Iowa 
Territory. They go on to note, “His token was circulated in Garden 
Grove and throughout Pottawattamie County and used as a barter 
or exchange among Latter-day Saints.” It was also said to have been 
issued in Provo, Utah in an earlier publication on Mormon coins and 
currency. At any rate, there is no scarcity of modern reproductions 
of this piece being offered in antique and gift shops in Mormon areas 
and on the Internet - but the originals, as here, are very difficult to 
find, with this problem free piece being especially desirable. The only 
other example of the type graded by PCGS, an AU-50, realized a 
monumental hammer of over $3,500 (after buyer’s fee) in September 
2016. It should be noted that the former and latter pieces have received 
different PCGS coin numbers, though are clearly the same type. 
From our March 2020 Auction, lot 350. 


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THE BILL KELLY COLLECTION OF CIVIL WAR SUTLER TOKENS 


1088 


Connecticut. 18th Connecticut Infantry Regiment. Undated (1861- 
1865) M. Kingsbury. 25 Cents. Schenkman CT-18-25B (CT-A25B), 
W-CT-100-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 21.4 
mm. Glossy and hard olive-brown surfaces with just a trace of natural 
debris noted in some of the peripheral recesses. Fairly well struck on 
the thin flan with traces of the heavy die finishing lines still seen in the 
fields. A fitting start to this remarkable offering for its pleasing quality- 
an attribute that will be seen throughout this outstanding collection of 
sutler tokens. This is the only known Connecticut sutler, and just two 
denominations were issued. This is comfortably the rarer of the two. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Byron 
Hoke Collection; Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.’s sale of December 2003, 
lot 211. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1089 


Dakota Territory. Fort Laramie. Undated (1861-1865) Seth E. 
Ward. 50 Cents. Schenkman US-DT FL-50C (DT-A50C), W-DT- 
100-050a. Rarity-7. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-58 BN (NGC). 32.6 
mm. Attractive deep chestnut brown copper with glossy surfaces, bold 
detail and excellent eye appeal. One small natural clip is seen near 8 
oclock relative to the obverse, but this does not even pass beyond the 
outer rim ornamentation. The obverse design is incuse, in retrograde, 
on the reverse. According to Schenkman, Ward was appointed sutler 
at Fort Laramie in 1857, and remained in that position through part 
of the war, only to return to it after the war for some years. Not quite 
as rare as many sutler tokens in this offering, but the fact that it is a 
Dakota territorial issue adds to the appeal. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Stephen 

L. Tanenbaum. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1090 


Illinois. 12th Illinois Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) Florian 
Simmonds. 25 Cents. Schenkman IL-12a-25C (IL-A25C), W-IL- 
100-025a. Rarity-9. Copper. Plain Edge. AU Details—Bent (NGC). 
21.0 mm. Glossy and uniform deep brown surfaces with just a couple 
of thin scratches. A gentle dent in the thin flan is noted just off the 
upper right tip of the 5 in the denomination. Fine quality for a sutler 
token, and extremely rare as are all denominations from this 12th 
Illinois issuer. The obverse is plated in the second edition of the 
Schenkman reference on page 3. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection; Steve Hayden, February 2014. Collector tag with attribu- 

tion notation included. 


1091 


Illinois. 27th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
Unknown Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman IL-27-25B (IL-C25B), 
W-IL-120-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 22 mm. 
Warm and lustrous golden brass remains close to the letters while 
the open fields have taken on more steel toning. Gently mottled on 
both sides. Sharp and very attractive. This is the only example of this 
denomination we have in our online archives, and none seem to be in 
the Steve Hayden online archives, either. We find none of this issuer 
in the Heritage data, of any denomination. This piece has been off the 
market since our February 2015 sale. Very rare. Clearly a little nicer 
than the Schenkman second edition plate and a solid candidate for 
finest known. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 258. 


1092 


Illinois. 28th Illinois Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) D.B. Smith. 
50 Cents. Schenkman IL-28-50B (IL-D50B), W-IL-140-050b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF Detailsk—Damaged (NGC). 25.0 
mm. Medium golden brass surfaces with ruddy fingerprints on both 
sides. A faint waviness in the flan seems largely due to the very thin 
fabric being stressed in striking, though there are some gentle bends 
which are to be expected for such a thin piece used in the manner 
intended. A bit worn through the centers, and with fine scratches on 
the reverse, but the name of the sutler is bold. All denominations on 
this issuer are very rare. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

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1093 


Illinois. 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Undated 
(1861-1865) Unknown Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman IL-30-5B (IL- 
E5B), W-IL-160-005b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 
16.0 mm. Gently mottled deep olive brass with soft brown tones 
through the obverse center and traces of surface deposits on the 
reverse. Glossy and nicely struck on the very thin flan with all details 
and rims full. The smallest of the three denominations issued, all of 
which are categorized as Rarity-9. A very pleasing example from a 
fairly tough issuer. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1094 


Illinois. 30th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Undated 
(1861-1865) Unknown Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman IL-30-25B (IL- 
E25B), W-IL-160-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details— 
Damaged (NGC). 21.4 mm. Another example on this very rare issuer 
and the largest of the three denominations known. Mottled light 
golden brass with some short scratches seen under magnification; 
they really have little impact on the initial eye appeal. Evenly struck 
with good detail, the only softness being through parts of the maker’s 
mark on the reverse. Again, very rare. We do not have this issuer in 
our online archives, and Steve Hayden seems to have only a single 
piece which appeared more than a decade ago. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


LOGAS'? DIVISION ENTERING VICKSBURG HY THE JACKSON HOAD, JULY Lb 146, 
PROM A SRETON Atul AT THE TIME 


Rarely Seen Inglish & Nantz 
Sutler Token for the Illinois 32nd 


1095 


Illinois. 32nd Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
Inglish & Nantz. 50 Cents. Schenkman IL-32-50B (IL-F50B), 
W-IL-180-050b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 25 
mm. Fairly uniform golden olive brass with light natural surface 
grime in places, speaking to the overall originality of this rare token. 
One small oxidation spot at the Z of NANTZ and a few microscopic 
marks and scratches are noted, but this is all standard for a circulated 
sutler token, and this is far superior to the obviously corroded and 
scratched plate token in Schenkman’s second edition. The highest of 
four denominations known to have been issued, and all are very rare. 
No Inglish & Nantz tokens appear in our online archives, nor do we 
find any in the Steve Hayden online records. Two specimens from 
this issuer, including this one, appear in the Heritage archives. This 
has been off the market since 2015, while a 20-cent token graded 10 
points higher brought $4,320 in their August 2021 sale. This is clearly 
avery challenging issue to acquire, and all denominations are listed as 
either R-8 or R-9 in Schenkman. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

Houston Money Show Signature Auction of December 2015, lot 8587. 


1096 


Illinois. 39th Illinois Veteran Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) A. 
Vance Brown. 10 Cents. Schenkman IL-39-10B (IL-G10B), W-IL- 
200-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-53 (NGC). 21.2 mm. 
Glossy golden-olive surfaces with nuances of gentle toning. Trivial 
handling but no condition flaws that would be worthy of mention. 
The eye appeal is superb overall and the strike is good, albeit from a 
seriously failed obverse die. A large crack passes through the center, 
as on the very few others seen from this rare issuer. All denominations 
issued are Rarity-9. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


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1097 


Illinois. 40th Illinois Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Hez H. 
Beecher & Co. 25 Cents. Schenkman IL-40-25C (IL-H25C), W-IL- 
220-025a. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-62 BN (NGC). 21.6 
mm. Mottled brown on the obverse with soft lavender overtones, 
traces of red in the protected peripheries and small striations of 
golden tan near the center. The reverse displays pleasing pastels blue, 
gold and violet. Boldly struck and pleasantly lustrous. Areas of subtle 
roughness in the surfaces are as made. Superior to the Schenkman 
second edition plate piece as well as those from this denomination in 
our online archives. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Byron Hoke 
Collection; Presidential Coin and Antique Co. Inc.s sale of December 2003, lot 
216; Q. David Bowers Collection; Steve Hayden’ sale of January 2015, lot 85. Lot 
tags and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1098 


Illinois. 41st Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Undated (1861- 
1865) Joel C. Benton. 10 Cents. Schenkman IL-41-10C (IL-I10C), 
W-IL-240-010a. Rarity-6. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-61 BN (NGC). 
19.4 mm. Lovely olive-brown with a patch of lighter golden tone. 
Glossy and hard surfaces with just a trace of light surface debris 
clinging to the devices. Nicely struck with bold detail throughout. 


From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


Choice and Rare A.H. Davis 
for the 45th Illinois 


—S a > 


1099 


Illinois. 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Washburn 
Lead Mine Regiment). Undated (1861-1865) A.H. Davis. 10 Cents. 
Schenkman IL-45-10B (IL-J10B), W-IL-260-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. 
Plain Edge. MS-62 (PCGS). 22 mm. Soft steel overtones where the 
brass has been most handled, while brighter lustrous golden surfaces 
remain in more protected areas close to the rims. An exceptional 
example from this issuer and easily the best one listed in our online 
archives. The only nicer one we have seen is the Schenkman second 
edition plate piece for the 10-cent denomination. That token sold raw 
as an MS-63 in a Hayden sale in 2015, and realized $1,850. All are rare 
in any case. Three denominations are known, and all are R-8 or R-9, 
as here. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Q. David 

Bowers Reference Collection; our June 2020 Auction, lot 162. 


1100 


Illinois. 45th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment (Washburn 
Lead Mine Regiment). Undated (1861-1865) A.H. Davis. 25 Cents. 
Schenkman IL-45-25B (IL-J25B), W-IL-260-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. 
Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 26 mm. A remarkable second offering of 
this issuer. Though not as nice as the 10-cent in the previous lot, this 
is superior to the Schenkman second edition plate that seems to have 
mottled oxidation on both sides. This token has pleasing olive surfaces 
with nice, glossy texture and no serious marks. No nicer examples of 
this denomination appear in our online archives, or those of Steve 
Hayden and Heritage, the latter having no examples at all. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 269. 


1101 


Illinois. 51st Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry. 1861 H. Lester. 
10 Cents. Schenkman IL-51-10B (IL-K10B), W-IL-280-010b. 
Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Cleaned (NGC). 21.7 mm. 
Deep golden-olive with some deeper matte patina mottled through 
the reverse fields. A couple of gentle marks on the reverse but these 
are not distracting at all. The reverse is from one of Childs’ stock dies 
seen in the broader Civil War token series. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection; Steve Hayden's sale of February 2014, lot 131. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Outstanding A.A. Lamb 5 Cent 
for the 70th Illinois 


1102 


Illinois. 70th Illinois Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) A.A. Lamb. 
5 Cents. Schenkman IL-70-5B (IL-L5B), W-IL-320-005b. Rarity-9. 
Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (PCGS). 17 mm. Somewhat dusky olive 
surfaces that would probably pop with luster if the natural oils and 
light surface debris were lifted off. Sharp and very attractive with no 
obverse distractions. The reverse is also very sharp, with Stanton’s 
advertising mark quite bold. A partial ruddy fingerprint is seen at 
the rim. Far nicer than the Schenkman second edition plate for this 
denomination. In fact, it is the nicest we have seen. We find only a 
single example from this issuer in online archives, that being an EF 
25-cent in our own February 2015 sale. Clearly a very rare issuer, with 
all three known denominations listed as R-9. A fairly sharp 25-cent is 
plated in Schenkman, but this little token is probably a candidate for 
finest known on the issuer. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

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Another Extremely Rare A.A. Lamb Sutler 


1103 


Illinois. 70th Illinois Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) A.A. Lamb. 
25 Cents. Schenkman IL-70-25B (IL-L25B), W-IL-320-025b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 22 mm. Deep olive- 
brown surfaces are glossy and smooth save for a couple of clearly 
stable spots on the obverse. Very sharp and, aside from the superior 
Schenkman plate piece, this is easily the best we have seen. In fact, 
we have only a single sale record for this denomination, an EF in our 
February 2015 sale that brought just over $822. All A.A. Lamb tokens 
are very rare, and the aforementioned 25-cent is the only one we have 
seen in online archives of any denomination. The fact that the Kelly 
Collection contains two is remarkable. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


1104 


Illinois. 84th Regiment Illinois Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
I. August. 5 Cents. Schenkman IL-84-5B (IL-N5B), W-IL-360- 
005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 17 mm. Deeply 
toned, nearly chocolate brown surfaces with soft luster under light 
natural surface deposits. Beautifully struck on the thin flan with all 
details even and crisply defined. Free of noteworthy flaws. Apparently 
similar in quality to the Schenkman second edition plate. One of three 
denominations known to have been issued, all of which are quite rare. 
We have two five-cent tokens of this issuer in our archives, and this is 
considerably finer than both. A PCGS-62 brought $1,644 in Hayden's 
December 2022 sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

Houston Money Show Signature Auction of December 2015, lot 4075. 


1105 


Illinois. 94th Illinois Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) FA. 
Packard. 25 Cents. Schenkman IL-94-25B (IL-O25B), W-IL-380- 
025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-53 (NGC). 22 mm. Deep 
golden olive with subtle steel overtones close to the rims. Pleasing 
soft luster can be seen under good lighting. Only superficial spotting 
is noted under magnification, while a narrow tan streak passes over 
the reverse. Nicely struck on the usual thin flan, and well-detailed 
throughout. Virtually identical in quality to the Schenkman second 
edition plate piece. All three of the known denominations are ranked 
as R-9, and we have only one of each in our online archives. We find 
none on the Steve Hayden site while two, including this example, are 
in the Heritage archives. Another very challenging sutler issue. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

Chicago ANA Signature Auction of August 2019, lot 4462. 


1106 


Illinois. 97th Illinois Regiment. 1862 S. Whited & Co. Schenkman 
IL-97-10Ca (IL-Q10C), W-IL-402-010a-1009. Rarity-6. Copper. 
Reeded Edge. MS-63 BN (NGC). 19 mm. Rich brown copper with 
thin traces of more vibrant orange red close to some of the letters. 
Very sharp and well made, with naturally dirty surfaces that likely 
mask a good bit of luster underneath. Quite superior to the obverse 
plate for this type in Schenkman. A very nice example from one of the 
more available sutler issuers, but all are still scarce. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Eric P. New- 

man Numismatic Education Society; Heritage’s Long Beach Signature Auction of 

June 2016, lot 98382. 


1107 


Illinois. McClernand’s Brigade. Undated (1861-1865) Henry Rice. 
25 Cents. Schenkman IL-MB-25B (IL-T25B), W-IL-440-025b. 
Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.7 mm. Glossy greenish 
olive-brown with gentle mottling visible under close examination. 
Superb surfaces and eye appeal with essentially no apologies required. 
One trivial spot on the reverse is noted, but is unthreatening. Cracked 
through the obverse die from rim to rim, passing over the 25 in the 
denomination. We handled this piece back in 2009 as part of the Alan 
Bleviss Collection, and it has apparently been off the market since that 
time. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our (Stack’s) 

sale of the Alan Bleviss Collection, November 2009 74th Anniversary Sale, lot 47. 

Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1108 


Indiana. 7th Indiana Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Uncertain 
Sutler (probably H.F. Smith). 25 Cents. Schenkman IN-7-25B 
(IN-C25B), W-IN-140-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS- 
63 (NGC). 22 mm. Deep golden olive with gentle pastel mottling 
visible under close examination. Lustrous and sharp with a couple of 
scattered minor spots and faint hairlines. Heavy die lines through the 
fields speak to a likely urgency in the production of tokens like this, 
likely being ordered from few makers in quantities that are not at all 
reflected by the few that have survived. This is easily the finest of the 
four examples in our archives and it has been off the market since 
2015. Though not known to Schenkman, H.E. Smith was the name of 
a sutler serving the 7th Indiana. He is listed as such in a newspaper 
notice in the Washington D.C. Evening Star, of July 13, 1863. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 286. 


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1109 


Indiana. 16th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 10 Cents. Schenkman IN-16-10B (IN-D10B), W-IN-160- 
010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 18.8 mm. Fairly 
uniform light golden olive surfaces with just a trace of deeper patina 
close to some of the letters. Glossy throughout. Nicely struck and well 
detailed on both sides, including through Stanton’s maker's mark on 
the reverse which is often soft. Die lines in the obverse field are still 
visible. Another very attractive and rare sutler token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Terry Brenner 

Collection. Collector envelope and tag with attribution and provenance notes in- 


cluded. 
1110 


Indiana. 16th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman IN-16-25B (IN-D25B), W-IN-160- 
025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 21.6 mm. Golden 
olive surfaces with soft mottling visible under magnification. Some 
trivial deposits cling to the glossy surfaces, but the piece is free of 
oxidation and other often encountered condition flaws. Nicely struck 
and seemingly just as nice as the Schenkman second edition plate 
piece. Another very rare issue in a lovely state of preservation. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Choice 25-Cent for the 22nd Indiana 


1111 


Indiana. 22nd Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman IN-22-25B (IN-E25B), W-IN-180- 
025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 22 mm. Warm 
golden olive surfaces with just a trace of superficial spotting on the 
obverse, but none that appears threatening. Well struck with sharp 
details and soft original luster which adds to the visual appeal. The 
largest of three denominations known for the issuer, and all are 
considered Rarity-8. This is the plate token for both editions of 
Schenkman. Though graded only one point higher, it is considerably 
nicer than the MS-62 example we offered in our February 2015 sale - 
the only one in our online archives, and apparently the only one in the 
Hayden archives as well. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. 


Rarely Seen 33rd Indiana Sutler 


1112 


Indiana. 33rd Indiana Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) J.K. 
Alexander. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-33-5C (IN-F5C), W-IN-200- 
005a. Rarity-7. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-55 BN (NGC). 19 mm. 
Glossy rich brown copper witha couple spots of darker patina that help 
identify this as the Schenkman second edition plate. Minor waviness 
in the flan seems to correspond to the letters of the design and is 
likely natural, as clearly assessed by NGC. Just two denominations are 
known from this rarely offered sutler, this being the more available. 
However, only a single damaged Alexander token is found in our 
online archives, and we have found none in the archives of Steve 
Hayden or Heritage. A very satisfying example of a very infrequently 
offered issue. It has been a decade since the one in our archives was 
sold. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. 


1113 


Indiana. 36th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) George 
Davidson. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-36-5Ba (IN-G5Ba), W-IN-220- 
005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 16 mm. Attractive 
golden olive with traces of pale blue in the obverse fields and deeper 
gold in the protected areas close to the rims. Scattered small patina 
spots are evident at a certain angle to the light. Well struck, attractive 
and rare. While a few tokens for the 36th Indiana appear in our 
archives, only a single example is of this denomination and variety, 
this very piece, last offered in our decade-old Ford sale, part XXIII. 
Three others have appeared in the Hayden archives, all in respectably 
nice grades, but it has been five years since the most recent sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Harmer 

Rooke’s sale of May 1970, part of lot 7077; John J. Ford, Jr.; our sale of the John J. 

Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, August 2013, lot 21396. 


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Indiana. 36th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) George 
Davidson. 25 Cents. Schenkman IN-36-25Ba (IN-G25B), W-IN- 
220-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 21.6 mm. 
Medium golden olive-brown and gently flashy when turned in the 
light due to hairlines through the fields. Some superficial spotting, but 
still a very sharp and not unattractive example of this scarce token. 
Well struck with essentially no wear. As many sutlers come rough, as 
ground finds, this is still a notable example even with the evidence of 
old mishandling. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Presidential 

Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Auction Fifty-Eight, July 1995, lot 120. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Extremely Rare John W. Christy Sutler 
37th Indiana 


1115 


Indiana. 37th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) John W. 
Christy. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-37-5B (IN-H5B), W-IN-240- 
005b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 16 mm. Deep 
golden olive with some trivial spotting and soft steel overtones. Slight 
reflectivity is noted in the obverse field when the token is turned in 
the light. Well struck on the obverse, while the shallow reverse mark 
of John Stanton shows just a little softness. Quite rare as an issuer 
and as a denomination. Only two denominations are known, five- 
cent and 25-cent, and both are considered R-9. This is the Schenkman 
plate token in both editions. We find no examples of this issuer in our 
online archives, nor those of Steve Hayden or Heritage. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. 


1116 


Indiana. 41st Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
J.W. Mauzy. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-41-5B (IN-I5B), W-IN-260- 
005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (PCGS). 16 mm. Fairly 
uniform deep olive brass with some lighter gold accents in some of 
the intricacies around the letters. Minor natural deposits add to the 
originality while the glossy surfaces give this piece superb eye appeal. 
Nicely struck, with no apologies required. The smaller of just two 
known denominations circulated by Mauzy for the Indiana 41st, and 
both are considered R-8. Though it has been eight years since we have 
seen one, we have seven tokens from this issuer in our archives, three 
of which were rough ground finds. This would probably be the third 
finest overall if compared in hand. It has similarly been eight years 
since Steve Hayden sold one of this issuer, according to his online 
archives. His offerings include both the Schenkman plate pieces. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


1117 


Indiana. 41st Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
J.W. Mauzy. 25 Cents. Schenkman IN-41-25B (IN-I25B), W-IN- 
260-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 21.6 mm. 
Generous golden-brass brilliance remains across about 60% of the 
obverse, while much of the remaining surface has mellowed to soft 
golden olive. A lovely specimen with slightly flashy surfaces due to 
the very nice state of preservation. Nicely struck on the very thin flan, 
with all details very bold. Excellent eye appeal and easily superior to 
the Schenkman second edition plate as well as the examples in our 
online archives. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the col- 

lections of Henry Chapman, Ed Rice, Byron Hoke, and Stephen L. Tanenbaum. 

Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Extremely Rare 57th Indiana 10-Cent 
The Schenkman Plate 


1118 


Indiana. 57th Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
J.W. Scott. 10 Cents. Schenkman IN-57-10B (IN-L10B), W-IN-320- 
010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 22 mm. Golden 
olive brown with minor ruddy patina flecks when turned in the light. 
Sharp with glossy and somewhat flashy surfaces. Another superbly 
preserved and extremely rare sutler. We have records of two different 
five-cent examples in our archives from a decade ago, while Heritage 
seems to have offered none. The Hayden archives include a lone 10- 
cent token, this very example, from 2014. It is the Schenkman second 
edition plate piece. An important survivor from what was likely a 
small issue with a high attrition rate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex David Schen- 

kman (November 1983) and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections; Steve Hayden, by 

direct sale, November 2014. 


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Very Rare Indiana 69th Issue 


1119 


Indiana. 69th Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) Wm. 
Show. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-69-5B (IN-M5B), W-IN-340-005b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 16.4 mm. Deep greenish 
olive patina with soft blushes of lighter golden brass visible in places. 
Glossy and nicely struck with just a few minor surface deposits in 
some of the recesses. A handsome example of a very rare token. It 
seems that just this example appears in the Hayden online archives, 
from its 2019 appearance (where it realized $1,625), and our archives 
include just one more example. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Q. David 

Bowers Collection; Steve Hayden's sale of December 2019, lot 112. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1120 


Indiana. 71st Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
W.W. Sibley & Co. 5 Cents. Schenkman IN-71-5B (IN-N5B), W-IN- 
360-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-50 (NGC). 17 mm. Deep 
olive surfaces with flecks of warm golden brass remaining in some 
of the recesses. A couple of ancient thin scratches are noted under 
magnification, but this is a very pleasing and natural piece overall with 
glossy surfaces and nice sharpness. Only two of these tokens appear in 
our online archives, one bent, the other a clear ground find. The same 
bent token is the only five-cent example in the Hayden archives, from 
nearly a decade ago, though he has more recently sold two nicer 10- 
cent examples of this issuer in 2018 and 2020 for $1,900 and $1,450, 
respectively. This is the Schenkman second edition plate piece. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Richard 

Irons. 


Choice W.W. Sibley for the 71st Indiana 
The Finest Seen 


1121 


Indiana. 71st Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
W.W. Sibley & Co. 10 Cents. Schenkman IN-71-10B (IN-N10B), 
W-IN-360-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 19 
mm. This is the finest quality token from this issuer we have seen, 
across all three known denominations. Warm golden brass is only 
slightly mellowed to light mottled brown in the more exposed areas 
of the fields. Good luster remains and the piece is sharp and attractive 
overall. We have no examples of the 10-cent token in our online 
archives, while Steve Hayden's archives include two (both graded MS- 
62), including this piece, which he referenced as the finer of the two. It 
brought $1,900 in his April 2018 sale, and it is the Schenkman second 
edition plate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex collections of 

David Schenkman, Stephen L. Tanenbaum and Richard Irons; Steve Hayden's sale 

of April 2018, lot 162. 


Superb 10-Cent Sutler for the 84th Indiana 


1122 


Indiana. 84th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Undated 
(1861-1865) G.S. Maddy & Co. 10 Cents. Schenkman IN-84b-10B 
(IN-Q10B), W-IN-420-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 
(NGC). 19 mm. Warm golden brass with nuances of pale blue when 
examined under good light. A few tiny patina spots and some very 
faint reverse striations, but essentially no handling marks worthy of 
note. A small natural flan clip is noted at 12 oclock relative to the 
obverse. Well struck with pleasing soft luster on both sides. The 
obverse fields exhibit aggressive die finishing lines, as made and 
common to sutler tokens, which were largely made with some haste 
out of urgent necessity. An extremely rare issue, with all three known 
denominations rated R-9. Only one G.S. Maddy token appears in our 
online archives, a fairly nice five-cent token we sold in the Ford sale, 
in 2013. Steve Hayden's archives include four Maddy tokens, the most 
recently sold being the ex Tanenbaum 10-cent specimen, graded MS- 
63 by (PCGS). It realized $1,450 in his July 2020 sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Terry Brenner 

Collection. 


1123 


Indiana. 85th Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
P. Shannon. 10 Cents. Schenkman IN-85-10B (IN-R10B), W-IN- 
440-010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Bent (NGC). 
21.8 mm. Glossy olive-brown almost deep enough to pass as copper 
but there is subtle evidence of the brass composition visible under 
close inspection. A handsome piece with traces of soft surface debris 
in some of the finer details. Through the fields heavy die lines remain 
visible, as seen on others of this style and by this maker. Both sides 
are nicely struck with Stanton’s mark fully developed on the reverse. 
Under magnification, an extremely faint planchet anomaly can be seen 
crossing the surface, appearing almost as a faint die crack. Seemingly 
just as nice as the Schenkman second edition plate and rare. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the col- 

lections of Henry Chapman, Ed Rice, Byron Hoke, and Stephen L. Tanenbaum. 

Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


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Kentucky. Ist Kentucky Independent Battery (Simmonds Battery). 
Undated (1861-1865) J.M. Kerr. 10 Cents. Schenkman KY-1-10C 
(NL-M10C), W-KY-102-010a-1394. Rarity-8. Copper. Reeded 
Edge. MS-64 BN (NGC). 19 mm. One of the more available issuers 
since four denominations were issued in at least three metals for each. 
Individually each is very rare, but overall these are the easiest entry 
point for a Kentucky sutler, and they tend to be in nice condition, too. 
This is no exception, with its lustrous light steel brown surfaces and 
generous retained red in the fields around the letters. Just one tiny rim 
nick is noted. A very pleasing example from the extensive John J. Ford 
Collection holdings. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Capitol Coin 

Company, January 1962; John J. Ford, Jr.; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collec- 

tion, Part XXIII, August 2013, lot 21409. 


Gem 21st Kentucky Sutler Token 


1125 


Kentucky. 21st Kentucky Volunteer Infantry. 1863 Unknown 
Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman KY-21-5C (KY-A5C), W-KY-140- 
005a-1166. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-65 BN (PCGS). 19 
mm. A superb specimen of this very rare issue. Soft blue and rose 
over light steel brown, while attractive faded red clings to the rims on 
both sides. Highly lustrous and with few marks. Strong but fine die 
polish lines through the fields should not be mistaken for hairlines 
on this high-grade token. Sharply struck and very nicely made, using 
one of the standard Civil War token stock dies of W.K. Lanphear of 
Cincinnati. The well-used and gently spalled reverse die is cracked 
rim to rim, through the forward wings and eagle’s neck. Unlike the 
Simmonds Battery tokens, the typical quality seen for this issuer is not 
concentrated at the high end. This is superior to the nicest of only four 
from the issuer in our archives, and it has a nice provenance. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the collec- 

tions of George Fuld, David Schenkman, Stephen L. Tanenbaum, and Q. David 

Bowers; Steve Hayden’ sale of April 2018, lot 169. 


Rarely Offered Kentucky Cavalry Token 


1126 


Kentucky. Kentucky Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) R.B. Hall & Co. 
10 Cents. Schenkman KY-CV-10B (KY-B10B), W-KY-160-010b. 
Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 19 mm. Mostly deep 
golden-olive with some microgranular steely patina over about half of 
the obverse. A small dark patch with some associated gentle roughness 
is noted on the reverse, as are a couple of old scratches, though NGC 
saw fit to forgive much of this as a clear nod to how these tokens were 
used in the field. Nicely struck and very sharp in detail on both sides. 
A very tough issue to find. None appear in our online archives and the 
same is true of Heritage. Steve Hayden's archives include two, but it 
has been a decade since the most recent of those offerings. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


Col. Frank Wolford, of the1st Kentucky Cavalry. 
(Library of Congress) 


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1127 


Kentucky. Newport Barracks. Undated (1861-1865) William H. 
Jones. 10 Cents. Schenkman UI-D-10Ba (NL-K10Ba), W-Unlisted. 
Rarity-8. Brass. Reeded Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 19.6 mm. Deeply 
toned olive surfaces are glossy and essentially free of problems save for 
a slight oxidation spot over the 1 in the denomination. Slightly worn 
in its intended service, but not abused in the least and quite pleasing. 
Though listed in the “Unidentified” section in the Schenkman 
reference, recent research published by our consignor (Civil War Era 
Numismatics, Winter 2022 Vol.56, no. 4.) points out that a William 
H. Jones was indeed a sutler for the Newport Barracks during at least 
1871 and 1872. This has been shown by a claim he made for an unpaid 
amount to the Adjutant General. A man by the same name, and likely 
the same person, operated the United States Sutler Store in Newport, 
Kentucky, a private business, and may have serviced both the local 
community and soldiers at the Barracks. A William H. Jones was also 
an Ordnance Sergeant at Newport Barracks between 1862 and 1866. 
It is unclear if these are the same person or all three different, but the 
one who issued these tokens was certainly either the private merchant 
in the late 1860s, the appointed sutler of the 1870s, or both. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Extremely Rare Maine Sutler Token 
One of the Rarest in the Series 


1128 


Maine. 6th Maine Battery. Undated (1861-1865) C.W. Bangs. 25 
Cents. Schenkman ME-6-25N (ME-A25N), W-LME-100-025J. 
Rarity-9. Nickel. Plain Edge. AU Details—Reverse Scratched 
(NGC). 21.4 mm. Lustrous light gray surfaces with hairlines from an 
old cleaning and a thin reverse scratch. Very nicely struck and actually 
rather well preserved overall, probably due to the more durable metal 
used for this denomination, the highest known to have been issued 
by Bangs. Well detailed and still very attractive. In any condition, 
however, obtaining this issuer at all is the real challenge and the 
presence of this piece in the Kelly Collection speaks to the dedication 
of the collector. This is the only known Maine sutler to issue tokens. 
Though he issued three different denominations, all are categorized 
as Rarity-9, resulting in Maine being among the toughest states in the 
series. This example has been off the market for more than a decade. 
It last sold in Steve Hayden’s October 2011 sale for $4,375, while a 
somewhat nicer five-cent on this issuer (the Schenkman second 
edition plate) sold in Hayden’s August 2014 sale for an impressive 
$7,850. A significantly corroded 25 cents was in Hayden’s December 
2017 sale and still realized $1,200. The lone Bangs token in our 
archives was a corroded and scratched five-cents that brought $2,350 
in our Winter 2014 sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex collections of 

Stephen L. Tanenbaum and Henry South; Steve Hayden's Sale 35, October 2011, 

lot 74. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Very Rare 2nd Maryland Sutler Issue 
C. Gilpin for the Potomac Home Brigade 


1129 


Maryland. 2nd Regiment Maryland Infantry, Potomac Home 
Brigade. Undated (1861-1865) C. Gilpin. 25 Cents. Schenkman 
MD-2-25B (MD-A25B), W-MD-100-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain 
Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 18.6 mm. Golden olive-brown with hard and 
glossy surfaces displaying only a few scattered deeper patina spots, 
none of which are threatening. Typical circulation handling but no 
serious flaws. Nicely struck, with the denomination digits fairly well 
impressed. Some light natural deposits in the recesses. A very nice 
token from yet another very rare state that had only this single issuer. 
Four denominations are known to have been issued, this being the 
largest of them. Just as nice as the Schenkman second edition plate, 
if not a trifle better. Handsome and very rare. We have only a single 
example of this denomination in our archives, inferior to this, while 
Steve Hayden's archives include no 25-cent pieces. No tokens from the 
issuer seem to appear in the Heritage archives. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Presidential 

Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Auction Seventy Seven, June 2007, lot 225. Lot tag 

and collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1130 


Massachusetts. 19th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Undated 
(1861-1865) Edward Pearl. One Dollar. Schenkman MA-19-100Ba 
(MA-A1Ba), W-MA-100-101b-x. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU- 
50 (NGC). 25 mm. Deep olive brown with some subtle dark tan 
streaks in the lower obverse. Glossy and fairly uniform otherwise, 
with only a single very small scratch below the R of PEARL worthy of 
mention, and that marginally so for the grade. All punches are neatly 
and evenly applied. All four known denominations are rare, and this is 
avery scarce state overall with just two known sutler token issuers. We 
have three examples in our online archives including this one, which 
is the finest. It last sold more than eight years ago. A distinctive type 
of more substantial fabric that would have worn well in comparison 
to many other sutler issues. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 302. 


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Massachusetts. 23rd Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. Undated 
(1861-1865) Harvey Lewis. 25 Cents. Schenkman MA-23-25C 
(MA-B25C), W-MA-120-025a. Rarity-6. Copper. Plain Edge. MS- 
65 BN (NGC). 19.1 mm. Rich copper brown surfaces with soft traces 
of faded red close to some of the letters on both sides. A blush of blue- 
green mottling is seen on one side. A very pleasing token with choice 
surfaces and excellent eye appeal. Well made by the esteemed Joseph 
Merriam of Boston, and in a style that is easily identified as his even if 
his signature had not been applied to the reverse die. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Presidential 

Coin and Antique Co. Inc.s Auction Sixty Seven, June 2000, lot 83. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1132 


Michigan. 3rd Michigan Volunteer Cavalry Regiment. Undated 
(1861-1865) J.A. Leggat. 25 Cents. Schenkman MI-3-25B (MI- 
A25B), W-MI-100-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 
(NGC). 19.8 mm. Light olive-brown with soft mahogany and tan 
mottling over both sides. A few deeper patina spots are noted on 
both sides. Typical handling for a clearly circulated token, but with no 
serious flaws. Only a very faint scratch is seen under magnification. 
Nicely struck on a substantial flan with good detail throughout. 
The only known Michigan issuer and the largest of his three issued 
denominations. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Stephen 

L. Tanenbaum. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Extremely Rare Missouri Sutler 
Unknown Until a 1999 Texas Discovery 


1133 


Missouri. 1st Missouri Artillery. Undated (1861-1865) J.W. 
LaForce. 5 Cents. Schenkman MO-1-5C (unlisted in the first 
edition), W-MO-100-005a. Rarity-9. Copper. Plain Edge. EF 
Details—Environmental Damage (NGC). 23.4 mm x 23.6 mm, 
rectangular. Corners cropped, as most others seen. Ruddy brown 
surfaces with soft granularity on both sides speaking to the reported 
ground-find history of not only the present example, but all known 
from this issuer. Abrasions against some raised casting flaws or other 
surface eruptions have left them brighter rosy-orange. Somewhat 
crudely made, seemingly cut from a thin copper sheet with legends 
applied by prepared logotype punches. 


All the known tokens of this issuer were found in the ground at Brazos 
Island, Texas, in 1999, and four denominations were represented, 
all cataloged by Schenkman as Rarity-9 or Rarity-10 in his second 
edition. Some of the tokens found (reported to be fewer than 10) were 
curiously holed, making this among the more desirable survivors. 
As presented by Schenkman, Frank C. Pierce, in his A Brief History 
of the Lower Rio Grande Valley, wrote that the 1st Missouri Light 
Artillery Provisional Battery was encamped on Brazos Island between 
October 1863 and November 1864. Schenkman further adds that 
the 1st Missouri Regiment of Colored Infantry have been found to 
have operated in the Brazos Island area, lending another intriguing 
possibility as to the source of these tokens. The latter entity was 
reorganized as the 62nd Regiment United States Colored Troops on 
March 11, 1864, a few months in advance of their orders to Texas in 
September 1864, but it is possible that an accompanying sutler would 
not bother to update tokens such as these. Our own internet searches 
attempting to tie a J.W. LaForce to either of these entities have yet to 
uncover anything useful. Another of our consignor’s favorite pieces. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 
cana Sale of February 2015, lot 312. Collector tag with attribution notation in- 
cluded. 


Landing of General Banks’s expedition on Brazos Santiago, Texas, on November 2, 1863 / sketched by a staff officer. 
(Harper’s Weekly, November 28, 1863 / Library of Congress) 


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1134 


Missouri. 13th Regiment United States Reserve Corps. Undated 
(1861) A. Schwabacher. 10 Cents. Schenkman MO-13-10B (Second 
edition: US-13; First edition: NL-V10B), W-MO-120-010b. Rarity-8. 
Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.7 mm. Light golden brass 
retaining much of its original brilliance. Just a bit of soft mellowing in 
the obverse fields accented by nuances of pastels when turned in the 
light. The smooth reverse is a bit darker. Nicely struck on a thin flan 
and beautifully preserved. Fine die lines are seen through the obverse 
fields and there is little evidence of handling beyond the light patina. A 
lovely example of this scarce token that has long been assigned “non- 
local” status, an attribution that NGC opted to follow based on the most 
recent edition of Schenkman. However, suggestions that this issue is 
related to a Missouri regiment are not new, and two articles published 
by our consignor in the journal of the Civil War Token Society (in 2020 
and 2021) have clarified that the proposed connections to Missouri are 
accurate. As such, we have used Bill Kelly’s proposed attribution and 
ordered this lot as a Missouri token. 


The supporting evidence for a Missouri attribution was not terribly 
easy to find, partly because the regiment in question was short-lived 
(under such title as appears on the token), and because references to 
the regiment in documents are inconsistent in the names used. This 
said, Kelly found that a “13th Regiment Infantry, Missouri Volunteers, 
U.S.R.C” was formed at the beginning of the War, under the command 
of Colonel Everett Peabody, and existed for three months before 
its name was changed to the 25th Regiment Infantry in September 
1861. According to Kelly’s findings, “five of its [Peabody’s 13th] ten 
companies came from St. Joseph, Missouri, where Everett Peabody 
lived and the regiment was formed.” A. Schwabacher was also from 
St. Joseph, Missouri. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our (Bow- 
ers and Merena’s) Collections of Craig N. Smith & George William Youngman 
sale, March 2003, lot 3251. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


Scarce Nebraska Territorial Sutler 


1135 


Nebraska Territory. 1st Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry. 
Undated (1861-1865) P. Hoddy & Co. 25 Cents. Schenkman NT- 
1-25C (NE-A25C), W-NT-100-025a. Rarity-7. Copper. Plain Edge. 
MS-62 BN (NGC). 21.6 mm. Mottled chestnut and mahogany brown 
with pleasing soft luster through the fields which exhibit extensive die 
finishing lines. Nicely struck with bold and even detail throughout, 
while the strike itself caused a slight waviness in the thin flan. A very 
nice example from the only known Nebraska Territorial issuer. This is 
the largest of the two denominations known and one of the nicest we 
have handled. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Byron Hoke 
Collection; Presidential Coin and Antique Co. Inc.s Charles Litman Collection 
sale, December 2003, lot 238. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


Very Rare New Hampshire Sutler Token 
W.A. Farr for the 14th NH 


1136 


New Hampshire. 14th New Hampshire Volunteer Regiment. 
Undated (1861-1865) W.A. Farr. 10 Cents. Schenkman NH-14- 
10B (NH-A10B), W-NH-100-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. 
MS-62 (NGC). 21.2 mm. Light golden olive surfaces with traces of 
brighter golden brass remaining in some of the more protected field 
areas. Only minimal handling is noted in the softly lustrous fields, 
with a superficial scratch seen at the S of VOLS and a patina spot at 
the first O of GOOD. Otherwise the surfaces are quite clean, and the 
overall eye appeal is excellent. Somewhat softly struck at the centers, 
mostly affecting the 1 in the denomination and 4 of the regimental 
identity. Another very scarce single-issuer state and one of the two 
rarest denominations on the issuer. Only one example of the 10-cent 
token appears in our archives, and this is considerably nicer. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Steve 

Hayden's Sale 12, April 2000, lot 104. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution 

and provenance notes included. 


1137 


New York. 1st New York Mounted Rifles. Undated (1861-1865) J.J. 
Benson. 25 Cents. Schenkman NY-1-25C (NY-A25C), W-NY-100- 
025a. Rarity-6. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-63 RB (NGC). 23.9 mm. 
Light steel brown with generous faded orange red outlining most of 
the design features on both sides. Glossy and softly lustrous with no 
handling marks that are worthy of mention. A very choice piece. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Terry Brenner 

Collection; Steve Hayden's sale of December 2012, lot 85; our Baltimore Auction 


of November 2015, lot 24316. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes 
included. 


1138 


New York. 1st New York Mounted Rifles. Undated (1861-1865) J.J. 
Benson. 50 Cents. Schenkman NY-1-50I (NY-A50WM), W-NY- 
100-050e. Rarity-6. Iron. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 26.4 mm. 
Mottled light silver gray with areas of somewhat deeper gray and soft 
champagne. Granular throughout as is typical of this issue due to the 
composition that is not terribly resistant to elemental impact. Still 
quite sharp and about as nice as these are ever seen (which is not all 
that frequently). 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


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1139 


New York. 3rd New York Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) R.S. 
Parker. 5 Cents. Schenkman NY-3-5B (NY-B5B), W-NY-120-005b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Damaged (NGC). 16.5 
mm. Gently mottled light golden olive with pleasantly glossy surfaces. 
Subtle traces of waviness at the center from a few very tiny reverse 
dents, a condition not at all unusual for these thin pieces that were 
used in the toughest of circumstances. A trace of softness at the 
lower right from a slightly uneven strike, but all the details are clearly 
discernible and elements in other areas are sharp. Minor natural 
debris in the tighter recesses of the letters. A very rare sutler who 
issued five different denominations, all ranked as Rarity-9 (as here) 
or even rarer! This specimen, which we offered two years ago, is the 
only example of this denomination in our archives and we have seen 
only a single 10-cent token to accompany it, a decade ago. We find 
none in the Hayden archives. It is plainly evident that this is a very 
hard sutler to find. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our June 

2020 Auction, lot 2656. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Choice 5th New York Volunteers Token 


1140 


New York. 5th New York Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) G.C. 
Freeborn. 3 Cents. Schenkman NY-5-3L (NY-C3L), W-NY-140- 
003g. Lead(?). Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 25 mm. Mostly deep slate 
gray surfaces with some lighter gray deposits in a couple of the leftmost 
letter punches and on the reverse close to the rims. Microscopically 
granular but still with pleasantly glossy surfaces. Called lead, this is 
a harder alloyed material, though it might well have lead content. 
We have four Freeborn tokens in our online archives, but none has 
appeared in the last decade. This is finer than all of those. A single 
10-cent was offered twice by Steve Hayden in 2014, and the Heritage 
records include a lone 50-cent token in an NGC MS-62 holder that 
realized $3,600 in their August 2022 sale. This is the second edition 
Schenkman plate piece for this denomination. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the collec- 

tions of Henry Spangenberger and Stephen L. Tanenbaum. 


1141 


New York. 9th Regiment New York State Militia. Undated (1861- 
1865) F. Mangold. 20 Cents. Schenkman NY-9-20B (NY-D20B), 
W-NY-160-020b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Cleaned 
(NGC). 19.0 mm. Greenish gold brass with soft blue overtones. 
Superficial toning flecks on both sides and some light hairlining is 
also noticed, but the overall eye appeal is good, and the token is fairly 
well struck. The only softness of the design is in the issuer’s name, but 
this relates to the counterpunching of the denomination on the other 
side. Mangold issued only 10 and 20-cent denominations, the latter 
being somewhat scarcer. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex James Curto 

Collection; Cé~D Gale’s Catalogue #56, October 2006. Collector tag with attribu- 

tion and provenance notes included. 


1142 


New York. 13th New York Heavy Artillery. Undated (1861-1865) 
G.H. Benedict. 5 Cents. Schenkman NY-13-5B (NY-E5B), W-NY- 
180-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Damaged 
(NGC). 17.8 mm. Greenish-olive brass with generous golden 
undertones and traces of soft rose toning. Glossy surfaces, sharply 
struck and quite pleasing. Just a few minor handling marks and a 
gentle bend are noted. Two denominations were issued by Benedict 
for the 13th, and both are fairly rare. According to Schenkman, this 
is the second rarest New York issuer overall, ranked as R-8. We sold 
a bent and corroded example a decade ago, while Steve Hayden has 
offered both of the Schenkman second edition plate tokens since that 
time. The five cent token sold in 2014 for just shy of $1,000. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Paul 

Cunningham, March 2012. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1143 


New York. 127th New York State Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
E.E. Bedford. 10 Cents. Schenkman NY-127-10C (NY-F10C), 
W-NY-220-010a. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-55 BN (NGC). 21 mm. 
Lovely light chocolate brown surfaces are uniform across both sides 
aside from where a bit of natural surface debris clings to some of the 
letters. The strike is slightly soft at the obverse center, but all details 
remain clear. One trivial scratch is noted at the upper obverse, while 
slight roughness at the lower reverse is as made. This last appeared 
in our August 2013 Ford sale, and is easily among the nicest we have 
seen. Choice, rare and with a nice provenance as well. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex George Fuld 

Collection; John J. Ford, Jr; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, 

August 2013, lot 21463. 


1144 


New York. 145th Regiment New York State Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) EP. Perkins. 5 Cents. Schenkman NY-145-5B (NY- 
G5B), W-NY-240-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 
18.4 mm. Deep greenish gold brass with slightly mottled surfaces 
exhibiting pleasing luster. Glossy throughout, evenly struck and 
very attractive. There are no handling marks worthy of mention, 
and the eye appeal is superb. This is the plate token for the five-cent 
denomination in Schenkman’s second edition. Four denominations 
are known to have been issued, but individually are all quite rare. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 
Tanenbaum Collection; Steve Hayden, August 2014. Collector tag with attribu- 
tion notation included. 


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1145 


New York. 145th Regiment New York State Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) EP. Perkins. 25 Cents. Schenkman NY-145-25B 
(NY-G25B), W-NY-240-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 
(NGC). 18.5 mm. Light olive brown with some lighter golden patina 
closer to the centers on both sides. Smooth and glossy on both sides 
with only microscopic handling marks noted, and one superficial 
spot in the upper right reverse field. Rather well struck and sharply 
detailed, though on a thin flan with a small natural clip. It has been 
eight years since we sold one of these and that had a large hole, as well 
as other damage. This example is choice and one of the two rarest 
denominations. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1146 


New York. 158th New York Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
William Vanderbeek. 15 Cents. Schenkman NY-158-15B (NL- 
AD15B), W-NY-260-015b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 
(NGC). 22 mm. Light golden brass with soft pastel overtones in the 
fields. Light natural debris clings to the surfaces, but the underlying 
fields are clearly a bit prooflike. Extremely sharp in detail and very 
attractive. A somewhat unusual sutler denomination and one of five 
different known to have been issued by Vanderbeek. Off the market 
since our 2013 Ford sale. There have been 17 offerings of Vanderbeek 
tokens in our sales since 2009, but only this single 15-cent example. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Harmer 
Rooke’s sale of May 1970, part of lot 7077; John J. Ford, Jr.; our sale of the John J. 
Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIII, August 2013, lot 21466. 


1147 


Ohio. 2nd Ohio Cavalry Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) 
Unknown Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-2a-5B (OH-C5B), 
W-OH-140-005b. Rarity-6. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 19.0 
mm. Deep olive brown with warm golden highlights across the reliefs 
and around the vulnerable reverse rims. Relatively smooth and glossy 
in appearance with just a couple of superficial oxidation spots on the 
reverse and traces of gentle handling. From an unidentified sutler that 
issued three different denominations for the 2nd Ohio. 


From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


1148 


Ohio. 2nd Ohio Cavalry Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-2a-25Ba (OH-C25Ba), W-OH- 
140-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.7 mm. An 
outstanding and very attractive token. Traces of the original golden 
brass are detected close to the rims, but the surfaces have otherwise 
taken on a delightful array of deep orange red and pastel blue 
tones, gently mottled through the fields. Very sharp and beautifully 
preserved, this is far superior to the Schenkman second edition plate 
piece. Said to be Ex John J. Ford in a past offering, but this is not the 
token offered in Part XXIII of the Ford Collection where Ford’s other 
Sutler tokens appeared. In fact, it is nicer than Ford’s. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Steve 

Hayden's sale of December 2017, lot 176. Collector envelope and tag with attribu- 

tion notes included. 


1149 


Ohio. 3rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
John I. Metcalf. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-3-5B (OH-E5B), W-OH- 
180-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. About Uncirculated. 16.5 
mm. Glossy deep olive with somewhat lighter warm brassy-gold closer 
to the rims. A few trivial surface marks are seen under magnification, 
but most of the irregularity is due to apparent striking anomalies. 
NGC declined to holder this token, calling it a manufactured error 
that had been squeezed between other examples to mimic a brockage. 
However, this does not appear to be accurate to us. On one side, the 
incuse elements seem to be a normal brockage, in the planchet prior 
to the final strike of this token. On the other, an argument can be made 
that the incuse elements came after. The thinness of the flans on many 
sutler tokens, and likely the haste with which they were necessarily 
made, contributed to a higher rate of brockage strikes in the series 
overall than is seen among coins. While this piece has a complex 
appearance, it seems highly improbable that it is a manufactured error 
for a couple of reasons. This is not a series that rises in value when 
such errors are present, which in terms of economics would explain 
away such an effort in the last century. Additionally, these tokens are 
so rare that it seems highly unlikely that someone (other than the 
maker) would have had a quantity on hand for such post-minting 
tinkering. We suspect that this is a legitimate error of some type, likely 
resulting from two brockage incidents. According to our consignor, 
this was the general impression of past owners as well. To be sure, all 
who have handled it have spent considerable time studying it, as such 
is the nature of the personalities involved! 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection. Purchased from Steve Hayden as a double brockage. Col- 

lector tag with attribution notation included. 


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1150 


Ohio. 3rd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
John I. Metcalf. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-3-25B (OH-E25B), 
W-OH-180-025b. Rarity-6. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.6 
mm. Deep golden olive brass with soft pastel mottling adding gentle 
pale blue and violet to the fields. Traces of luster remain and aside 
from a few microscopic marks, largely on the reverse, there is little in 
the way of handling. Another very choice sutler token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1151 


Ohio. 4th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
Erastus W. Hamlin. 10 Cents. Schenkman OH-4a-10B (OH-F10B), 
W-OH-200-010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 19 
mm. Exceptionally nice light golden olive surfaces with lustrous and 
somewhat flashy fields from the fine parallel die finishing lines on 
both sides. Beautifully struck on the typical thin flan but with nicely 
developed dentiled rims around the obverse. Just a few tiny, scattered 
spots are noted, but the eye appeal is excellent. One of the two nicest 
Hamlin tokens in our online archives. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 337; our Baltimore Auction of November 2017, lot 

394. 


Rare and Choice 4th Ohio 5 Cents 


Charles Stevens, Sutler 


1152 


Ohio. 4th Ohio. Undated (1861-1865) Charles Stevens. 5 Cents. 
Schenkman OH-4b-5B (MD-B5B), W-OH-220-005b. Rarity-9. 
Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 18.1 mm. Light golden olive with 
soft ruddy brown patina in the fields. Traces of luster remain close to 
the lettering, particularly on the obverse. Good detail with no serious 
flaws and nice eye appeal. The Schenkman second edition plate piece 
realized $2,000 in a 2014 Steve Hayden sale, while an inferior one 
brought $4,120 in his December 2022 sale, reflecting a more vigorous 
current market for rarities such as this. Neither denomination from 
this sutler appears in our extensive online archives. Charles Stevens 
was among a small group of sutlers and clerks summoned to the 
Philadelphia Navy Yard in 1863 as witnesses in a Court Martial 
proceeding. He seems to have been associated with the Potomac River 
schooner G. W. Grice. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1153 


Ohio. 5th Regiment Ohio Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) J.A. 
Hunt & FE. Arnold. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-5-5B (OH-G5B), 
W-OH-240-005b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 
21.5 mm. Greenish-olive surfaces with faint ruddy mottling on the 
obverse visible under close inspection. Glossy throughout with good 
detail and very pleasing eye appeal. Essentially a uniface design, but 
with the same obverse design incuse on the reverse. In addition, close 
inspection reveals traces of a brockage on that side. Only a single 
denomination is known for this issuer. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1154 


Ohio. 7th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Militia. Undated (1861-1865) 
S. Hatch. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-7-25Ba (OH-H25Ba), W-OH- 
260-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 25 mm. Warm 
olive toning with mellowed golden brass remaining close to the letters 
and gentle speckled patina over much of the surface. Good underlying 
luster is evident from even a cursory examination. A couple of trivial 
scratches are noted on the obverse under magnification. Hatch is 
known to have issued two denominations, and both are R-8 varieties. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex our Winter 
Baltimore Auction of November 2014, lot 3185, as PCGS MS-61; Richard Irons 
Collection. 


NOTICE To BUTLERS, 


The attendance of the following persons, is re- 
quired, forthwith, at the Naval General Court-Mar- 
tial, now in session atthe Philadephia Navy Yard, 
to give evidence im the case of Acting Ensign Wil- 
liam B. Rude. 

They will be allowed two (2) dollars per day 
whilst in attendance, and ten (10) cents per mile 
tur travelling expenses. 


** Potomac River—Schooner ‘Sarak Jane,’” 
B. Demortimer, supercargo. 
D, 8, Telemon, clerk, 107th N. Y. 
Win. Reynolds, clerk. "7th N. Y. 
Jobn Myers, olerk,4th U. 8. Artillery. 


“* Potomac River—Schooner *@. W. Grice,?”? 
W. F. Pilley, autier, 6)th Ohie. 
Charles Stevens, satler, 4th Ohio, 
H, I’. Smith, sotler, 7th Indiana, 


‘* Potomac River—Schooner* J. HB. Cater.’ 


©, Brownold, sutier, 69th New York. 
K Thaleimer, 110th Penneylvania. 


*\ Potomac River—Schooner ‘Ann Hambieton.’"’ 

ll, J. Crieghton, captain. 

J. Merwin, eatier. sth Ohio, 

G, Gates, sutler, Ze Pennsyivania, 

**Poromac Ricer—Schooner * Mieivonette” " 
Jones, captain, 

Jahn Rieh. autier, 3éth New York, 

O. King, satler. 1st Maine. 

A. Knox, sutler, 15th Massachusette. 
By order of Hon. GIDEON WELLES, 
Becretary of the Navy. 
U.&. Navan J0ncs ADvocare. Sy 13-le 


From the Washington Evening Star, July 14, 1863. 
(Library of Congress) 


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1155 


Ohio. 8th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Militia. Undated (1861- 
1865) P. Merwin. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-8-25B (OH-I25B), 
W-OH-280-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.7 
mm. A beautiful example of this token with richly lustrous surfaces 
displaying deep golden brown patina. Subtle mottling is noted 
under close inspection, introducing deep tan and pale blue into the 
palette. Sharply struck with bold definition throughout. Evidence of 
a possible brockage is seen on the reverse, but the artifacts are largely 
struck out. The Schenkman second edition notes the existence of an 
obverse brockage for the five-cent denomination of this issue. It seems 
that brockages were somewhat common on some of these issues, 
likely due to the thinness of the flans and related ejection problems. 
Interestingly, a newspaper notice in the July 13, 1863 Evening Star 
refers to J. Merwin as the sutler to the 8th Ohio, but it seems probable 
that the proper initial is that on the tokens. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Harmer 
Rooke’s sale of May 1970, part of lot 7075; John J. Ford, Jr; our sale of the John 
J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXII, August 2013, lot 21483; Steve Hayden's sale of 
January 2015, lot 95; Steve Hayden, July 2015. Collector tags with attribution 
notes included. 


1156 


Ohio. 23rd Ohio. U.S.A. Undated (1861-1865) G.W. Forbes. 
10 Cents. Schenkman OH-23-10C (OH-N10C), W-OH-380- 
010a-1295. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 RB (NGC). 19 
mm. Light steel brown mellowing on the high points and exposed 
field areas while generous orange red remains through the remaining 
areas of both sides. Very sharply struck on a nice cent-sized planchet, 
a finely made work of the Lanphear shop in Cincinnati. It was struck 
using the popular beer mug stock Civil War token die. Handsome, 
rare and of very nice quality. An old provenance is also appealing! 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the collec- 
tions of Henry Chapman, Ed Rice, and Byron Hoke; Steve Hayden, October 2011. 


1157 


Ohio. 34th Ohio Volunteer Regiment Zouaves. Undated (1861- 
1865) Unknown Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-34-5C (OH-O5C), 
W-OH-400-005a. Rarity-6. Copper. Plain Edge. Unc Details— 
Reverse Scratched (NGC). 21.6 mm. Deep olive-brown copper with 
faint steel highlights. Well struck and essentially problem free save for 
a short reverse scratch. A very pleasing example used within one of 
the more colorful Civil War units. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Raymond 

Bunt, Jr. Collection; our Americana Sale of January 2013, lot 10407. Collector tag 

with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1158 


Ohio. 41st Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861- 
1865) Unknown Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-41-5B (OH-P5B), 
W-OH-420-005b. Rarity-5. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 18.9 
mm. Glossy light golden-brown with small areas of deeper patina on 
the obverse. Some minor reverse handling marks and a slight central 
waviness to the flan. While still scarce, this is one of the more available 
of the issues in the sutler series and would serve as a nice entry point 
into this fascinating series that holds many challenges for serious 
collectors! 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Paul 

Cunningham. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1159 


Ohio. Ohio Volunteer Militia 47th Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) 
A. Hirsch. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-47-5B (OH-S5B), W-OH-480- 
005b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 21.7 mm. Light 
golden olive brass with mild overtones of rosy-orange when turned 
in the light. Minor surface marks consistent with gentle use, but still 
glossy, sharp and very attractive. Just this single denomination is 
known to have been issued by this sutler for the 47th Regiment, and it 
is quite scarce. This is a virtual twin to that in the Schenkman second 
edition in terms of quality and appearance. Hirsch also issued paper 
sutler notes. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1160 


Ohio. 50th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Undated (1861- 
1865) M.H. Sullivan & Co. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-50-5B (OH- 
T5B), W-OH-500-005b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-64 (NGC). 
19.1 mm. Lovely deep greenish gold surfaces with considerable luster 
remaining. Sharp and very attractive with no serious spots or other 
marks worthy of mention. Aggressive fine die lines across the fields, as 
made, give this an unusually lively appearance. This is the nicest one 
we have seen in a decade for this denomination. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1161 


Ohio. 55th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861-1865) James 
B. Spitzer. 10 Cents. Schenkman OH-55a-10C (OH-V10C), W-OH- 
540-010a-1226. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 RB (NGC). 
19.3 mm. Pleasantly lustrous surfaces retain generous faded red that 
has really only faded notably through the obverse fields. A couple of 
superficial patina spots and minor marks are noted, but this is a very 
fresh and attractive token. Spitzer issued an unusually large number 
of varieties with four denominations and three different compositions 
represented. All are fairly rare individually, this having been raised to 
R-8 from R-7 with the second edition of Schenkman. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the col- 

lections of Henry Chapman, Ed Rice, Byron Hoke, and Stephen L. Tanenbaum. 

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Outstanding 50-Cent Sutler Token 
for the 55th Ohio 


1162 


Ohio. 55th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Militia United States. 
Undated (1861-1865) Michael L. Sullivan. 50 Cents. Schenkman 
OH-55b-50Bb (OH-W50Bb), W-OH-560-050b-x. Rarity-7. Brass. 
Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 25 mm. Glossy deep olive brass with 
mild striations in the toning and a patch of ruddy patina in the right 
obverse. A couple of small non-threatening spots in the patina but 
there are really no imperfections worthy of mention and the eye 
appeal is quite nice. The highest denomination issued by Sullivan for 
the 55th Ohio, and graded higher than any example from this issuer 
of any denomination found in our online archives. It has been eight 
years since we have offered a Sullivan token that could be considered 
even “nice.” This was among the later entries into the Kelly Collection, 
reflective of the time it took to find a nice one. It brought $1,680 in 
August 2021. Interestingly, this token was struck by the same obverse 
used for the Ohio 57th in the next lot. The diesinker simply struck a 
5 over the 7 in 57th. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

Tokens & Medals Showcase Auction of August 2021, lot 91671. 


Very Rare 57th Ohio Sutler Token 


1163 


Ohio. 57th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Militia United States. 
Undated (1861-1865) Michael L. Sullivan. 50 Cents. Schenkman 
OH-57-50B (OH-X50B), W-OH-580-050b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain 
Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 25 mm. Deep olive brown surfaces, though 
the obverse displays considerable light steel overtones accented by 
vibrant blue and violet iridescence. Somewhat reflective in the fields, 
though patchy dull areas are noted. Well struck on the usual thin flan, 
with good detail throughout. Sullivan issued the same denominations 
for the 57th Ohio that he did for the 55th, and the same obverse die 
was used for both. These were the first struck, so he must have been 
appointed sutler to the 57th first, and a change in appointment led to 
the dies being repunched with a 5 over the 7 so new tokens could be 
struck for the 55th. Those of the 57th are rarer, with all denominations 
listed as R-9 or R-10 in Schenkman, so the issue must have been 
smaller, suggesting a shorter appointment with the 57th. No issues 
for the 57th appear in our online archives or those of Heritage, and 
we find only one in the Hayden archives, a 10-cents that sold in 2014. 
This is the Schenkman second edition plate piece and it has a nice 
provenance. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the collec- 

tions of James Curto, Paul Koppenhaver, David Schenkman, Stephen L. Tanen- 

baum, and Richard Irons. 


1164 


Ohio. 61st Regiment Ohio Volunteer U.S.A. Undated (1861-1865) 
Unknown Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-61-25B (OH-Z25B), 
W-OH-620-025b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.7 
mm. Handsome medium to light golden brass with soft olive overtones 
and pleasantly glossy texture. Well struck and nicely preserved. Nicer 
than the one piece in our online archives and a denomination missing 
completely from our extensive 2013 Ford Collection offerings. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Choice One Dollar Sutler Token 
for the 62nd Ohio 


1165 


Ohio. 62nd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Militia. Undated (1861- 
1865) Hosmer & Crowther. One Dollar. Schenkman OH-62-100B 
(OH-AA100B), W-OH-640-100b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. 
MS-63 (NGC). 25.3 mm. Another very attractive token in superior 
grade for just about any sutler. Light golden surfaces display soft 
olive mellowing and subtle pastel mottling in the fields. Beautifully 
struck with all design elements on both sides sharply defined while 
the surfaces exhibit no handling worthy of mention. A desirable high- 
denomination issue, the highest of four issued by this sutler outfit. A 
rare issue, and considerably finer than the one example that appears in 
our online archives from a decade ago. Seemingly every bit as nice as 
the Schenkman-Tanenbaum specimen that brought just over $2,000 
in a 2012 Hayden sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1166 


Ohio. 64th Regiment Ohio Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
William W. Drennan. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-64-25B (OH- 
AC25B), W-OH-680-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU 
Details—Bent (NGC). 21.7 mm. Deep greenish gold brass with 
soft blue-green overtones. Smooth surfaces with a few of the usual 
circulation marks including some tiny scratches, mostly on the reverse. 
Another very attractive sutler token, virtually identical in sharpness to 
the Schenkman second edition plate. Quite rare. We have only a single 
example of this denomination in our online archives from eight years 
ago, while we find none in the Steve Hayden or Heritage archives. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


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Very Rare Ohio 66th Token 


1167 


Ohio. 66th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861-1865) J.T. 
Strong. 10 Cents. Schenkman OH-66-10B (OH-AD10B), W-OH- 
700-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 21 mm. 
Light golden olive brass, the surfaces fairly evenly mellowed from the 
original color. Glossy and pleasing on both sides, with only a couple 
of small marks that allow for identification of this as the Schenkman 
second edition plate for the denomination. Another very rare Ohio 
issue. The five-cent is an R-8, but the 10 and 25-cent tokens are R-9 
and R-10, respectively. Just three examples of this issuer appear in 
our online archives, two five-cents (including a holed grounder), 
and a nickel 25-cent piece. There are none of this denomination. The 
Hayden archives include only a single token, that offered here, which 
last sold in the summer of 2013 for $2,000. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections; Steve Hayden, August 2013. 


1168 


Ohio. Ohio Volunteers U.S.A. 78th. Undated (1861-1865) A. 
Samson. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-78-5B (OH-AE5B), W-OH-740- 
005b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 16.2 mm. Deep 
olive brass with some heavy patina close to the rims. Gently mottled 
surfaces are mostly glossy and the details are well struck. Trivial 
handling marks are mostly confined to the reverse, the obverse being 
remarkably clean and attractive. One faint natural planchet flaw is 
seen upon close study. A very rare issue, the sutler having circulated 
three different denominations, all of which are R-9 or R-10 varieties. 
We have only two tokens from this issuer in our online archives, with 
the lone five-cent having sold a decade ago. The Steve Hayden archive 
has one 25-cent token; the Heritage archives has none. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Choice Cruikshank Token for the Ohio 81st 


From Lanphear’s Beer Mug Reverse 


1169 


Ohio. 81st Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861-1865) J.W. 
Cruikshank. 10 Cents. Schenkman OH-81a-10C (OH-AF10C), 
W-OH-760-010a-1295. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-66 BN 
(NGC). 19.2 mm. Lovely light olive-brown surfaces with generous 
faded red through the fields, and nuances of pale blue-green at certain 
angles to the light. Very original in appearance and beautifully made 
by Lanphear using one of his distinctive Civil War token stock dies, 
Fuld-1295. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Presidential 

Coin and Antique Co., Inc’s Hard Times Sale, March 1999, lot 203. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1170 


Ohio. (Cancelled 81st) Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861- 
1865) J.W. Cruikshank. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-81b-5C (OH- 
AG5C), W-OH-762-005a-1295. Rarity-7. Copper. Plain Edge. 
AU-55 BN (NGC). 19 mm. Glossy chocolate brown surfaces with 
just a trace of red in the field near ANK, where some debris seems to 
have been lifted off. Well struck as typical of the Lanphear-produced 
tokens. An interesting variant with an uncertain story. The die was 
originally used for tokens issued to the 81st Ohio, but the “81st” was 
later canceled from the dies by an added ornament. It is presumed 
that Cruikshank moved to a different regiment and had further 
tokens struck with the least possible additional expense. But if that 
is the case, the secondary regiment is unknown. A pleasing example, 
fairly equal in quality to the Schenkman second edition plate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

sale of the Donald G. Partrick Collection, May 2021, lot 45729. 


1171 


Ohio. 105th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861- 
1865) D.J. Church. 5 Cents. Schenkman OH-105-5C (OH-AK5C), 
W-OH-840-005a. Rarity-9. Copper. Plain Edge. AU Details—Bent 
(NGC). 17 mm. The mildly wavy surfaces are somewhat mottled 
with ruddy toning in the protected areas and faint blue and brown 
tints to the more exposed areas. A bit dusky in appearance with some 
light handling rubs on the reliefs, but no serious marks other than 
the gentle bends in the thin flan. We have three tokens of this issuer 
in our online archives, including this one, which is among the last 
tokens acquired by Kelly for this impressive collection. It sold in our 
November 2022 sale, but prior to that, we had not seen one since 
2015. We find none in the Hayden or Heritage archives. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Winter 

2022 Auction, November, lot 3099. 


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1172 


Ohio. 187th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Undated (1861- 
1865) G.W. Story. 25 Cents. Schenkman OH-187-25B (OH-AN25B), 
W-OH-920-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-40 (NGC). 21.7 
mm. Deep golden brass with darker patina on the reliefs and around 
the letters. Though clearly used and on a very thin flan, this token has 
fortunately suffered no abuses worthy of mention. The eye appeal is 
perfectly nice for a circulated sutler token. Heavy die lines are visible 
in the fields, and one subtle line vertically crossing the die is probably 
a die crack that likely spelled the end for this issue, perhaps an early 
one. A very rare sutler. Only this single denomination is known 
to have been issued by Story, and it is an R-9 variety. No examples 
are seen in our online archives, nor in the records of Steve Hayden 
and Heritage. This is virtually identical in quality to the Schenkman 
second edition plate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Extremely Rare Camp Chase Sutler 


1173 


Ohio. Camp Chase. Undated (1861-1865) William Jamison. 25 
Cents. Schenkman US-OH CC-25B (OH-AO25B), W-OH-940- 
025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. VF Details—Bent (NGC). 21.6 
mm. Smooth and glossy deep olive brass. A fairly well-worn example 
that seems to have spent a good amount of time in the commerce 
of the camp, but aside from a couple of faint old scratches and 
gentle bends in the very thin flan, there are no problems worthy of 
mention for such a nicely worn specimen. Tokens from this camp are 
extremely rare. Three denominations are known to have been issued, 
and the Schenkman plate pieces are superb survivors-one of them is 
the only Camp Chase token in the Hayden archives, last sold more 
than a decade ago. A damaged five-cent token appeared in the Eric 
Newman Collection sales in 2016, and this example was last offered in 
our January 2013 sale. These are very hard to get! 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex James Curto 
Collection; Paul Koppenhaver; David Schenkman Collection; Stephen L. Tanen- 
baum Collection; Raymond Bunt, Jr. Collection; our Americana Sale of January 
2013, lot 10469. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


1174 


Ohio. Camp Dennison. Undated (1861-1865) Ira A. Hutchinson. 
5 Cents. Schenkman US-OH-CD-5Rc (OH-AP5RC), W-OH-950- 
005h. Rarity-8. Maroon Hard Rubber. Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 
32 mm. Deep mahogany red on both sides, and uniformly so. Gentle 
circulation wear, but no problems worthy of mention. One of just 
three in our online archives, and we haven't sold any since 2015. The 
Hayden archives seem to include only a single piece. Very rare. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 403. 


Rare Ist Pennsylvania Sutler 
The Schenkman Plate 


1175 


Pennsylvania. 1st Pennsylvania Artillery, Battery A. Undated 
(1861-1865) T.J. Doyle. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-1-10L (PA- 
A10L), W-PA-100-005g. Rarity-9. Lead(?). Plain Edge. MS-61 
(NGC). 18.2 mm. Uniform deep slate surfaces are slightly granular 
and exhibit some typical handling but no serious damage. A bit of 
chalky white oxidation within the recesses of the letters nicely brings 
out the design. Though called lead in the literature, this piece seems 
to be of a harder composition in hand; while there is probably some 
lead content, it is likely an alloy. Another issuer for which only a single 
denomination is known, and like the token in the previous lot, no 
examples are found in the online archives of Steve Hayden, Heritage 
or our own. This token was used as the plate in both editions of 
Schenkman and is a favorite of our consignor. Kelly commented that 
Doyle was “one of the few sutlers who issued tokens for an army unit 
smaller than a regiment.” 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. Collector tag with attribution 

notation included. 


1176 


Pennsylvania. 2nd Pennsylvania Artillery. Undated (1861-1865) 
William W. Wood. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA-2-25C (PA-B25C), 
W-PA-120-025a. Rarity-6. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-58 BN (NGC). 
20.6 mm. Fairly uniform chocolate brown with invitingly glossy 
surfaces and subtle traces of natural deposits close to some of the 
letters. A few tiny circulation marks are noted, but none is worthy 
of specific mention or distracting in the least. Another issuer that is 
known to have circulated only one denomination. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from T. Lo- 

gan, March 1997. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


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1177 


Pennsylvania. 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
George McAlpen. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA-11a-25Cb, W-Unlisted. 
Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-63 BN (NGC). 20.8 mm. Uniform 
chocolate-brown with flecks of lingering orange red in some of the 
recesses. Well struck, glossy and very pleasing, without a single 
apology required. Two die varieties of this denomination are known, 
with slightly different placements of the obverse letters. This is likely 
a replacement for the other which is illustrated in Schenkman, that 
having a large die crack. Varieties 11a and 11b are clearly by the same 
issuer, which, according to Schenkman, is believed to be accurately 
spelled as McAlpin. Indeed, the United States Congressional Record 
includes his name spelled as McAlpin in the proceedings relating to 
War Claims. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1178 


Pennsylvania. 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
George McAlpin. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-11b-10Ba (PA-D10Ba), 
W-PA-140-010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 19.9 
mm. Deep golden-olive surfaces are glossy and pleasing, with just a 
couple of small circulation marks. Well struck with little distortion 
from the deeply punched denomination in the reverse. Two 
subvariants are cataloged for this denomination, distinguished by 
the height of the denomination punches. This was punched with five 
millimeter tall digits. As noted above, the spelling of McAlpin’s name 
appears differently on his tokens from different makers. The spelling 
on this token is the correct one. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Henry Chap- 

man and Byron Hoke collections; Steve Hayden's sale of December 2016, lot 98; 

David Redding. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1179 


Pennsylvania. 11th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
George McAlpin. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA-11b-25Bc (PA-D25Bc), 
W-PA-140-025b-y. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 26.0 
mum. Deep golden olive brass with only a couple of small marks. Very 
glossy and uniformly nice surfaces. Very little distortion of the flan 
from the central denomination punch, as usual, but the countermark 
of “Mc” created the usual bulges in the obverse. The difference 
suggests that the denomination punches were applied by the token 
maker, likely added when the token was still against the obverse die, 
while the additional “Mc” might have been punched by the sutler in 
the field under less controlled circumstances. That only the largest 
denominations, the 25 and 50 cents (both of which have “5” in the 
denominations), have the additional countermarks suggests that these 
additions served as a verification by the sutler that these were indeed 
issued as 25- and 50-cent tokens and were not raised in value by a 
soldier to gain advantage in the sutler’s tent. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Earlier from the Stephen L. Tanenbaum Collection. Collector tag with 

attribution notation included. 


1180 


Pennsylvania. 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) Hellings, Shyrock & Wells. 5 Cents. Schenkman PA- 
11c-5B (PA-E5B), W-PA-160-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. 
AU-53 (NGC). 16.7 mm. Deep greenish-golden brass surfaces with 
a few faint hairlines and a light scratch. Still very attractive, nicely 
struck and with good detail. The surfaces are mostly smooth, hard 
and glossy. Another quite rare token in very pleasing condition. No 
examples of this token appear in our online archives while it has been 
seven years since the last appearance in a Steve Hayden sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Walter 

Korzick, June 1994. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1181 


Pennsylvania. 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) Hellings, Shyrock & Wells. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA- 
11c-10B (PA-E10B), W-PA-160-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. 
AU-55 (PCGS). 17 mm. Light golden olive surfaces are uniform, 
glossy and free of distracting marks. Just a trace of light surface debris 
clings to some of the letters. This is a lovely and very rare token that 
was changed from R-8 to R-9 in the second edition of Schenkman. 
Beyond this one, only a single 25-cent token from this issuer, from the 
Ford Collection in 2013, is found in our online archives. The Hayden 
archives include the plate piece for the 25-cent, as well as two five-cent 
tokens, but this denomination does not seem to be represented. We 
find none of this type in the Heritage archives. As rare as this issuer 
is, it is remarkable that the Kelly Collection includes all three of the 
known denominations. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


1182 


Pennsylvania. 11th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) Hellings, Shyrock & Wells. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA- 
11c-25B (PA-E25B), W-PA-160-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. 
AU-58 (NGC). 24 mm. Deep tan on the obverse. About half of the 
reverse has mellowed to deep brown, while the other half is a bit 
lighter. Glossy surfaces with some short, microscopic scratches but 
none that are distracting in the least. Not as nice as the Schenkman 
second edition plate, but a bit superior to the only other one we have 
seen, that sold in our August 2013 Ford sale, part XXIII. Very rare and 
quite pleasing overall. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Terry Brenner 

Collection; our sale of the Tampa Collection, November 2020, lot 93364. 


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1183 


Pennsylvania. 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
L. Lang. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-12-10B (PA-F10B), W-PA- 
180-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 19.0 mm. 
Deep golden-olive surfaces are quite uniform throughout. One very 
superficial patina spot is noted on the plain reverse, but otherwise the 
surfaces are smooth and glossy. A bit of wear, but there really aren't 
any marks that could be considered distracting at this grade level. 
Very similar to the Schenkman second edition plate token in overall 
appearance. Three denominations are known to have been issued by 
Lang, and all are R-9. None appear with any frequency. We have three 
from this issuer in our archives going back more than a decade, and 
this is easily the nicest of the three 10-cent pieces we have handled. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from David 
Schenkman, July 1994. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1184 


Pennsylvania. 12th Pennsylvania Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
L. Lang. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA-12-25B (PA-F25B), W-PA-180- 
025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AG-3 (NGC). 24 mm. Mellowed 
with wear to a deep chocolate brown. Smooth, glossy and uninjured 
on either side. It is clear from the sharper Schenkman plate piece that 
this issue comes softly struck in the upper right quadrant, but this 
piece clearly saw a good bit of use. All three denominations of this 
issuer are R-9, so none appears with any frequency. An unusual entry 
in the Kelly Collection, but one that illustrates just how worn a sutler 
token might become, remarkably without any damage! 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Heritage’s 

sale of the Donald G. Partrick Collection, May 2021, lot 45733. 


1185 


Pennsylvania. 23rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) George Gates & FE. Crowley. 5 Cents. Schenkman PA- 
23-5B (PA-G5B), W-PA-200-005b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF- 
45 (NGC). 16.7 mm. Warm golden-brass with slightly darker patina on 
the letters, making them stand out pleasantly against the field. Glossy 
and hard surfaces with no oxidation or other impairments to speak of 
beyond a tiny natural flaw on the reverse. One of the two rarest of the 
three denominations known, but none of this issuer appear with any 
frequency as is the case with most of these rare tokens. 


From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


1186 


Pennsylvania. 23rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) George Gates & EE. Crowley. 10 Cents. Schenkman 
PA-23-10B (PA-G10B), W-PA-200-010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain 
Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21 mm. A handsome piece with strong luster 
visible behind a bit of natural surface oil. Warm golden accents are 
seen in the recesses, while the remaining area has mellowed to light 
brown with soft blue highlights. The second best Gates and Crowley 
token we have seen in a decade, based on a search of our online 
archives. Only one marginally nicer token is seen therein, a 25-cent 
from the Ford Collection sold in our August 2013 sale. We find none 
of any denomination in the Hayden and Heritage archives. A superb 
piece for this rare sutler issue and the plate token in the Schenkman 
second edition. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Terry Brenner 

Collection. 


1187 


Pennsylvania. 23rd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) George Gates & EE. Crowley. 25 Cents. Schenkman 
PA-23-25B (PA-G25B), W-PA-200-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain 
Edge. AU Details—Whizzed (NGC). 24.5 mm. Light golden-brass 
from an aggressive old cleaning that has left the surfaces microporous, 
but this created a pleasing lustrous effect for the viewer. Somewhat 
toned back, with some slightly deeper patina in some protected 
areas and a few scattered superficial spots. Though the surfaces are 
imperfect, the sharpness is quite inviting, and this is another very 
rare issue. We find no examples of this denomination in online sales 
archives. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Walter 

Korzick, December 1996. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1188 


Pennsylvania. 28th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) C. & S. 5 Cents. Schenkman PA-28-5B (PA-H5B), 
W-PA-220-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 15.7 
mm. Deep golden-brass that is slightly lighter through the fields and 
more deeply toned on the more vulnerable tops of the letters. Glossy 
surfaces with soft luster remaining in the recesses. A natural small 
planchet clip is seen near 11 oclock on the obverse, but it is at an angle 
and is barely visible from the reverse. Boldly struck and superior in 
sharpness to the Schenkman second edition plate. Aside from the 
clipped area, this piece exhibits full rims around the obverse. As noted 
by Schenkman, the “C” in the sutlers’ identity was Josiah M. Christy, 
which we have independently verified. As more information becomes 
digitized, the identity of the other initial will likely become known, as 
will a great deal of information about other sutlers. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Ray- 

mond Bunt, Jr. Collection; our Americana Sale of January 2013, lot 10481. Collec- 

tor tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


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1189 


Pennsylvania. 28th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) C. & S. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-28-10B (PA-H10B), 
W-PA-220-010b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. EF Details— 
Environmental Damage (NGC). 18.8 mm. Deeply toned through 
most of the obverse field, nearly to slate, while the rims and most of the 
letters are lighter golden brass and thus nicely stand out from the field. 
A tiny natural rim clip is noted near 4 oclock, and a small scratch can 
be seen in the right field. There are no other issues worthy of mention. 
According to the consignor’s notes, this was the plate piece in the first 
edition of Schenkman, replaced in the second edition by one that is 
very similar in quality but a bit lighter overall. A rarity, as are all three 
denominations known from this sutler partnership. As noted in the 
previous description, the first party, “C”, was Josiah M. Christy. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Walter 

Korzick, November 1994. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Very Choice 25 Cents for the 28th PA 


1190 


Pennsylvania. 28th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated 
(1861-1865) C. & S. 25 Cents. Schenkman PA-28-25B (PA-H25B), 
W-PA-220-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 
24.4 mm. Another specimen from this issuer, completing the set of 
three known denominations. This is the largest, and arguably the 
most handsome, of the threesome offered here. Lovely golden brass 
has mellowed a bit, taking on a slight olive tint. Close to the letters 
the brass is lighter, and soft luster remains through the fields. Some 
natural planchet striations pass through some of the letters, but this 
is essentially an entirely problem-free example with superb aesthetic 
appeal. It is the plate token in Schenkman’s second edition. As noted 
in the previous description this was issued by Josiah M. Christy along 
with an as-yet unknown business partner. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Earlier from the Stephen L. Tanenbaum Collection. Collector tag with 

attribution notation included. 


1191 


Pennsylvania. 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
Joseph A. Garman. 3 Cents. Schenkman PA-54-3B (PA-I3B), W-PA- 
240-003b. Rarity-5. Brass. MS-63 (NGC). 18 mm. A really choice 
piece with boldly lustrous surfaces and far fewer signs of handling 
than the assigned grade might suggest. In fact, it is hard to find 
anything to single out in this regard, and most of the anomalies are in 
the dies and as struck. Satiny and beautifully toned sunset orange with 
generous golden brass and accents of pale blue-green. Boldly struck 
and sharply counterstamped with the denomination, with little effect 
on the obverse design. Much nicer in appearance than the Schenkman 
second edition plate. Easily among the nicest we have seen. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Ernie 

Latter. 


Gem 10-Cent Sutler Token 
for the Pennsylvania 54th 


1192 


Pennsylvania. 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
Joseph A. Garman. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-54-10Ba (PA-I10Ba), 
W-PA-240-010b. Rarity-6. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-65 (NGC). 18.2 
mm. Light olive surfaces with generous remnants of brilliant golden 
brass outlining the devices and through the legends. Well struck, 
lustrous and very attractive. The counterpunched denomination 
has only gently distorted the center of the obverse which is a typical 
feature of this issuer’s tokens. One of the more available variants, but a 
nice entry point to the series for a beginning collector, yet desirable to 
even the most advanced collector for the nice quality and eye appeal. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


1193 


Pennsylvania. 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
Joseph A. Garman. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-54-10Bb (PA-I10Bb), 
W-PA-240-010b-x. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 18.3 
mm. Medium golden brass with some light natural surface debris. 
Still, nice original luster is evident. A second example of the 10- 
cent of this issuer, but an interesting variant that speaks to the long 
standing circumstance that there seems to always be someone willing 
to take unfair advantage. On this token (and on some of the five-cent 
denomination) a large X was counterstamped after the denomination 
to prevent soldiers from adding their own 0 to the denomination and 
raising the value of the token. An interesting preventative measure, 
but one that certainly tells a story. The flan is somewhat distorted by 
the countermarks, as usually seen. Interestingly, this type with the 
preventative X punch is scarcer than the other, suggesting that the 
fraud that inspired it probably was not thought of early on. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

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Pennsylvania. 54th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861- 
1865) Joseph A. Garman. One Dollar. Schenkman PA-54-100Bb, 
W-Unlisted. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 18.4 mm. 
Lustrous light golden olive brass surfaces with a gently mottled 
appearance up close. Nicely struck on a flan exhibiting a small natural 
clip at 1 oclock relative to the obverse. Your cataloger noticed that 
the second 0 punch is of a different shape, which was also noted by 
Schenkman. Since these numeric punches were individually applied 
and not in a gang-punch, it makes no sense that the maker would 
have used two different 0 punches for these digits, unless the second 
0 was added at a later time, or more likely by a different hand. As 
such, there are two options for these: Either Garman found need for 
$1 tokens after the initial delivery, or these are nearly all raised tokens 
and the very reason for the X punches found on some of the 5 and 
10-cent issues. We cannot say which is the case, but if it should be the 
latter, legitimate $1 tokens are extremely rare. We have only one in our 
archives, a low-grade example with matching 0 punches in our Ford 
Collection offerings. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Stephen 

L. Tanenbaum. Earlier ex James Curto Collection. Collector tag with attribution 

and provenance notes included. 


1195 


Pennsylvania. 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
W.H. McCutchen. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-67-10L (PA-J10L), 
W-PA-260-010g. Rarity-9. Lead(?). Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 18.2 
mm. Uniform slate-gray patina with mild granularity visible under 
close inspection. Light deposits within the incuse letters. No flaws 
worthy of mention. Lettering hand punched into the flan, apparently 
in a combination of gang-punches and individual numeric punches. 
As noted in our description for the 1st Pennsylvania token by the same 
manufacturer and of the same material, these tokens seem too hard 
in hand and durable to be lead. They are likely some alloy, perhaps 
with a lead component. Four denominations are known of this issue, 
all Rarity-9, and none of any denomination seem to be in any of the 
primary online sales archives. This pleasing piece is the Schenkman 
second edition plate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1196 


Pennsylvania. 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Undated (1861-1865) 
W.H. McCutchen. 50 Cents. Schenkman PA-67-50L (PA-J50L), 
W-PA-260-050g. Rarity-9. Lead(?). Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 28.8 
mm. Slightly granular deep slate-gray surfaces have a faintly satin 
appearance overall, though a few patches of superficial lighter gray 
oxidation are noted. Punches deeply applied into the flan on both 
sides, clearly by hand, and from a combination of gang-punches and 
individual numeric punches as noted in the previous description. 
Though called lead in the literature, this metal is too hard and durable 
to be such, so it is likely some lead alloy. Another very rare token. 
Three denominations are known to have been issued, this being the 
highest. All are extremely rare, and none appear in major online sales 
archives. This is probably a bit finer than the Schenkman second 
edition plate. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Walter 

Korzick. Earlier ex James Curto Collection. Collector tag with attribution and 

provenance notes included. 


1197 


Pennsylvania. 72nd Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry/ 
Baxter’s Fire Zouaves. Undated (1861-1865) A.W.H. 10 Cents. 
Schenkman PA-72-10B (NL-H10B), W-PA-280-010b. Rarity-8. 
Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 20.6 mm. Medium to light golden- 
brass with some mellowing in the fields and high points, while lighter 
lustrous outlines make the design stand out nicely. A very attractive 
token, nicely struck and beautifully preserved. Scarce and popular. 
Three denominations are known to have been issued, and all are 
considered Rarity-8. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Byron Hoke 
Collection; Presidential Coin and Antique Co. Inc.s Charles Litman Collection 
sale, December 2003, lot 253. Lot tag and collector tag with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


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Extremely Rare A. Krebs Token 


for the 103rd Pennsylvania 
Unlisted Denomination in the 
First Edition of Schenkman 


1198 


Pennsylvania. 103rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry. Undated 
(1861-1865) Adolph Krebs. 10 Cents. Schenkman PA-103-10B 
(Unlisted), W-PA-300-010b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 
(NGC). 18 mm. A very rare issue, with all known from this sutler 
being either R-9 or R-10, and this is one of two varieties unknown at 
the time of the first edition of Schenkman. This is the plate piece in 
the second edition and easily the nicest token plated therein for Krebs. 
Deep mottled brown with a bit of crusty patina, but nicely detailed. A 
couple of trivial old scratches are noted, but this is not an issuer that 
is likely to be found better without considerable patience. The only 
other decent token we have seen from this sutler is a 10-cent that sold 
in Steve Hayden’s December 2022 sale, described as AU Details and 
Bent. It realized $3,450. This was the best Stephen Tanenbaum could 
find, and he held it in his own collection. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection; Richard Irons. 


Extremely Rare Ist U.S. Zouaves Ten Cents 
The 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers 
The Schenkman Plate 


1199 


Pennsylvania. 155th Pennsylvania Volunteers/Ist U.S. Zouaves. 
Undated (1861-1865) Samuel Pollock. 10 Cents. Schenkman 
PA-155-10R (PA-L10R), W-PA-320-010h. Rarity-9. Brown Hard 
Rubber. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 31.8 mm. Satiny and uniform 
light chestnut brown surfaces with the denomination colored in white. 
Well made and exceptionally well preserved. Three denominations 
are known to have been issued by this sutler, all in hard rubber 
composition and all extremely rare. We found only a single appearance 
in Steve Hayden's archive from a decade ago where he sold a 25-cent 
token provenanced to the Schenkman and Tanenbaum collections, 
with the note “only example we have seen offered.” That token (plated 
in Schenkman’s second edition) seems to be just a little inferior to 
this, and it realized an impressive $6,450 in 2013. There are none in 
our archives or of those of Heritage. This is the 10-cent plate token 
in Schenkman and it is worth noting that the five-cent plated therein 
is holed and plugged. This could be the finest survivor of the issue 
for the 155th Pennsylvania. An important offering and among the 
highlights of the Kelly Collection. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. Collector tag with attribution 

notation included. 


Rare and Distinctive 10-Cent 
for the 172nd P.A.S.M. 


Schenkman’s “Only Specimen Seer’ 


> 


1200 


Pennsylvania. 172nd Pennsylvania Regiment S.M. Undated (1861- 
1865) John H. Gotshall. 10 Cents. Schenkman. PA-172-10WM (PA- 
M10WM), W-PA-340-010e. Rarity-9. White Metal. Plain Edge. 
VF-35 (NGC). 19.2 mm x 23.4 mm, ovoid. Satiny light gray with 
some minor surface debris. Scattered marks in the soft metal, but no 
serious flaws worthy of mention. Though cataloged as white metal by 
Schenkman, this piece seems soft and is likely lead, or an alloy with 
a very high lead content. Similarly, Schenkman comments that only 
one has been seen (this example, plated in his second edition), and yet 
it is perhaps erroneously categorized as R-9. The curious oval shape 
and soft metal speaks somewhat to this being a die trial, but it is not 
likely something that can be determined with certainty. The fact that 
the denomination has been stamped in clarifies that at least one step 
beyond a trial of the dies was undertaken. A great rarity either way. 
Just two denominations are known, this and the five-cent which is 
also listed as R-9. That the Schenkman plate for that denomination 
is worn and holed speaks to the lack of nice survivors. This one is 
certainly the better of the two! 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the David 

Schenkman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. Collector tag with attribution 

notation included. 


A group of six soldiers in Zouave uniforms in formation with their weapons in 
front of a larger group. (Stereograph card / Library of Congress) 


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Pennsylvania. Carlisle Barracks. Undated (1861-1865) Christian 
Inhoff. 10 Cents. Schenkman US-PA CB-10C (PA-N10C), W-PA- 
360-010a. Rarity-8. Copper. Plain Edge. AU Details—Bent (NGC). 
20.6 mm. Fairly uniform deep brown surfaces with a couple of very 
shallow ruddy spots on the reverse and a small planchet flaw near the 
obverse center. Very slightly rough under magnification, but with a 
fairly smooth and glossy appearance otherwise. Virtually identical in 
appearance to the Schenkman second edition plate. We have seen a 
couple of very choice tokens from this issuer (see next), but the quality 
seen here seems more the norm when one does appear for sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Outstanding 50-Cent Token 


for Carlisle Barracks 
Christian Inhoff, Sutler 


1202 


Pennsylvania. Carlisle Barracks. Undated (1861-1865) Christian 
Inhoff. 50 Cents. Schenkman US-PA-CB-50C (PA-N50C), W-PA- 
360-050a. Rarity-7. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 RB (NGC). 20.6 
mm. One of the precious few very outstanding examples from this 
scarcely seen issuer. Beautiful steely brown with generous warm 
reddish-orange remaining in the protected areas close to the lettering 
of both sides. Lustrous and smooth, except where the bold die 
finishing lines in the fields can be seen. Struck on the usual thin flan, 
but with a small natural edge clip near 5 oclock relative to the obverse. 
Very original in appearance and a really delightful specimen from 
Inhoff’s operation at the Carlisle Barracks. Extremely rare this nice, 
for any of the known denominations. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Raymond 

Bunt, Jr. Collection; our Americana Sale of January 2013, lot 10499. Collector tag 

with attribution and provenance notes included. 


View at Carlisle Barricks in April 1861. 
(Stereograph card / Library of Congress) 


Rare and Prized CSA Sutler from Virginia 


1203 


Virginia. Ist Virginia Cavalry Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) L. 
Goldheim. 5 Cents. Schenkman VA-1a-5Ba (VA-A5B), W-VA-100- 
005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-40 (NGC). 18.2 mm. Deep 
greenish-olive with a patch of shallow ruddy patina at the lower right 
reverse and a few other darker deposits on that side. The obverse is 
free of such distractions however, presenting smooth glossy texture, 
good sharpness, minimal handling and great eye appeal. A rarity 
and prized for its Confederate States history. This is the plate piece in 
Schenkman’s second edition. One of the nicer examples we have seen, 
and it has been a decade since we have seen one at all. 


The 1st Virginia Cavalry began the war as a group of independent 
companies gathered mainly from the Shenandoah Valley, and 
organized into a regiment by J.E.B. “Jeb” Stuart. It consisted of 12 
companies, A through M, and was finalized July 16, 1861. Perhaps 
the most famous and respected Confederate cavalry regiment, the1st 
Virginia was led first by J.E.B. Stuart, and later by Major General 
Fitzhugh “Fitz” Lee, and Brigadier General William Edmonson 
“Grumble” Jones. The Ist Virginia Cavalry distinguished itself in 
many battles and skirmishes, including the Shenandoah Valley in 
1861; First Bull Run; Stuart’s ride around McClellan’s army, at Catlett’s 
Station; Brandy Station; Kelly’s Ford; Gettysburg; the Buckland 
“Races”; Todd’s Tavern; Spotsylvania Court House; Yellow Tavern; 
Haw’s Shop; Nance’s Shop; Cold Harbor; Reams’ Station; Front Royal; 
Winchester; Waynesboro; Five Forks, and Appomattox Court House. 
Indeed, the regiment fought in over 200 battles and skirmishes. From 
its ranks came such renowned cavalry leaders as John Singleton 
Mosby-later to become the leader of the infamous Mosby’s Raiders, 
Ridgely Brown, and Gustavus W. Dorsey. Despite heavy casualties, the 
1st Virginia Cavalry maintained its high morale and élan to the bitter 
end. Escaping at Appomattox Court House, the regiment marched on 
to Lynchburg before disbanding on April 11, 1865. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Very Rare CSA Sutler for the 2nd Virginia 


1204 


Virginia. 2nd Virginia Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) J.L. O’Neal. 
25 Cents. Schenkman VA-2a-25B (VA-C25B), W-VA-140-025b. 
Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (PCGS). 22 mm. Deep golden 
olive surfaces with a bit of natural surface debris and a couple of 
small ruddy spots. A rather pleasing token that has clearly never been 
altered or mishandled, with good detail and eye appeal. Another rare 
Confederate sutler token. We have seen only three tokens as nice from 
this issuer: another 25-cent token that sold in our August 2018 sale, 
graded the same, and most recently a five-cent also graded AU-55. It 
is of the same rarity as this piece and sold for an impressive $3,120 in 
our November 2020 sale. It is the most recent sale of an O’Neal sutler 
token we are aware of. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


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Virginia. 2nd Regiment Virginia Cavalry. Undated (1861-1865) 
Unknown Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman VA-2b-5B (VA-D5B), 
W-VA-160-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 16.5 
mm. Light olive-brass with generous golden brilliance close to the 
letters on the obverse, while the somewhat more deeply toned reverse 
is accented by traces of pale blue. Sharp and glossy with a scattering of 
trivial spots on the reverse. Well struck on the typical thin flan with a 
small natural clip. Very rare as is true of both known denominations 
from this unnamed issuer. The nicer of two in our online archives, 
both of which appeared in our January 2013 sale. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Raymond 
Bunt, Jr. Collection; our Americana Sale of January 2013, lot 10504; Steve 
Hayden's Sale 41, January 2015, lot 102. Lot tags and collector tag with attribu- 
tion and provenance notes included. 


1206 


Virginia. 3rd Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) M. Ezekiel. 
5 Cents. Schenkman VA-3-5B (VA-E5B), W- VA-180-005b. Rarity-7. 
Brass. Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 22 mm. Dusky deep golden olive 
surfaces are fully original and pleasing. Glossy and with no oxidation 
or serious flaws beyond a very gentle reverse dent at the center that 
NGC did not find significant. Ezekiel curiously seems to have issued 
only this denomination, but in three different compositions. This is 
the one most often seen (though none are common in the least), while 
a rare silvered variant is also known and a zinc piece was discovered 
in time to make the second edition of Schenkman. Only three appear 
in our online archives, and it has been nearly four years since an 
appearance of one. Heritage sold one in 2016, and we find none in the 
Hayden archives. Another very tough Confederate States sutler issue. 
From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 
Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


Extremely Rare Sutler 


for the 4th Virginia CSA 
The Schenkman Plate 


1207 


Virginia. 4th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 5 Cents. Schenkman VA-4-5B (VA-F5B), W-VA-200-005b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 16 mm. Warm golden 
halos around the devices accentuate the deep steel brown of the more 
exposed areas. A couple of small patina spots and traces of natural 
debris in some of the recesses of the letters are noted, but there is 
no evidence of mishandling. A lovely piece issued by an unknown 
Confederate sutler for the 4th Virginia. Only two denominations are 
known, both considered R-9. Remarkably, we find only the currently 
offered example from this sutler in our archives, and none in the 
online records of Steve Hayden and Heritage. Two tokens are plated in 
the second edition of Schenkman, one for each known denomination, 
and both are presented here in the Kelly Collection. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our ANA 

Auction of August 2018, lot 156. 


The Other Schenkman Plate 
for the 4th Virginia 


1208 


Virginia. 4th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Unknown 
Sutler. 25 Cents. Schenkman VA-4-25B (VA-F25B), W-VA-200- 
025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-40 (NGC). 22 mm. Pleasing 
and uniform olive brown with glossy surfaces and only a couple of 
old abrasions and nicks noted on each side. Struck on a naturally 
clipped flan. A very rare token with very nice eye appeal. As noted 
in the previous description, we have only a single token from this 
issuer in our online archives, that offered in the previous lot. Both of 
the plate pieces in Schenkman are included in the Kelly Collection 
which is quite notable for such a rare issue. Both denominations are 
considered R-9. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the collec- 

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Virginia. 5th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) A. Kohn. 
5 Cents. Schenkman VA-5-5Ba (VA-G5Ba), W-VA-220-005b. 
Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. EF-40 (NGC). 19.0 mm. Uniform deep 
olive-brown with attractive glossy surfaces and no flaws worthy 
of mention aside from perhaps a trivial natural planchet striation 
on the reverse. Well-struck and quite pleasing overall. As noted by 
Schenkman, the obverse die used here was first employed to strike 
tokens for Kohn in use with the 1st Virginia Regiment. The RST of 
FIRST was overpunched by the maker with FTH to create the design 
used here for the Fifth Regiment. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Paul 

Koppenhaver, October 1998. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Incredible A. Kohn Five Cents 
for the 5th Virginia 


Struck Over a Ist Virginia Issue 


1210 


Virginia. 5th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) A. Kohn. 
5 Cents. Schenkman VA-5-5Bb (VA-G5Bb), W-VA-220-005bo. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 19 mm. An outstanding 
token dramatically overstruck on a five-cent token of A. Kohn for 
use with the 1st Virginia (Schenkman VA-1b-5B). The host is one of 
only two major varieties for Virginia not included in this incredible 
collection. The presence of this piece is at least a partial representation 
of one of the two! The host was flipped over prior to striking this, so 
much of the obverse design remains visible on the largely plain field 
of the overstrike. Traces of Stanton’s mark are visible on the obverse. 
Glossy and choice olive surfaces with nuances of brighter golden brass 
around the obverse letters. An outstanding example of a rare token 
and plated in both editions of Schenkman. As indicated by the R-9 
designation, this is not the only such overstrike of this issue known. 
We sold an AU-55 (NGC) example, far inferior to this, in our March 
2021 sale for $3,360. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex David Schen- 

kman and Stephen L. Tanenbaum collections. 


Extremely Rare A. Kohn Five Cents 


with Blank Reverse 
Schenkman: “Speculative” 


1211 


Virginia. 5th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) A. Kohn. 
5 Cents. Schenkman VA-5-5Bc (VA-G5Bc), W-Unlisted. Rarity-10. 
Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 19 mm. Another significant 
token for the Virginia 5th, one of two very special examples in this 
collection. This is listed only as Speculative in the second edition of 
Schenkman, as it was assumed that a blank reverse might exist since it 
is seen on some of the other Stanton-produced tokens for other sutlers. 
Here it is, and it is a perfectly lovely token. Light golden brass with 
pleasing luster and a few faint hairlines detected under magnification. 
An extremely rare subvariant. Another of Kelly's favorite tokens, 
combining incredible rarity and quality. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


Extremely Rare G.G. Sawtell Token 
for the 8th Virginia 


1212 


Virginia. 8th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) G.G. 
Sawtell. 5 Cents. Schenkman VA-8-5B (VA-H5B), W-VA-240-005b. 
Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-60 (NGC). 22 mm. Somewhat 
reflective surfaces exhibit accents of violet, rose, green and blue 
over steely olive brass. A few scattered spots are noted, but are 
mostly confined to the reverse save for one to the lower left of the 
V of VIRGINIA. Well struck on the usual thin brass flan utilized by 
Stanton’s shop in Cincinnati. Another very rare Confederate sutler 
issue. Sawtell was the sutler for the Virginia 8th, and then the Virginia 
15th. The same tokens were circulated in both regiments, but those 
for the 15th were counterstamped “15” over the 8 on these tokens. 
Both five and 25-cent tokens were used in both regiments, and all four 
varieties are considered R-9. Our archives include both a five-cent and 
a 25-cent for the Virginia 15th, but only this lone example for the 
Virginia 8th, which was purchased for this collection in our August 
2018 sale. It was clearly a very tough issue to find. Searching “Sawtell” 
in the Hayden archives returns not a single hit, while two well-worn 
tokens for the 15th appear in a similar search of the Heritage archives. 
None has realized less than $3,000, and those of the 8th seem quite a 
bit rarer in the marketplace than those of the 15th. This token realized 
$4,560 in the referenced 2018 sale and is the plate in Schenkman’s 
second edition. An important rarity. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our ANA 

Auction of August 2018, lot 158. 


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Virginia. 9th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) H. Asher. 5 
Cents. Schenkman VA-9a-5B (VA-I5B), W-VA-260-005b. Rarity-8. 
Brass. Plain Edge. AU-53 (NGC). 17 mm. Lovely olive brown on the 
obverse with glossy texture and perhaps traces of underlying luster. A 
few accents of lighter golden brass are noted in places. The reverse is 
of similar color, though a couple of very short old scratches are noted 
by the lower star in Stanton’s design. This is the only example of this 
denomination we find in our online archives, and it has been more 
than eight years since we last handled it. A search for “Asher” in the 
Hayden archives returns none of this major variety. A clipped one 
graded AU-50 was in the Eric P. Newman Collection. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from our Ameri- 

cana Sale of February 2015, lot 387. 


Very Rare Sutler Token 
for the 10th Virginia 


1214 


Virginia. 10th Virginia. Undated (1861-1865) Asher & Kohn. 5 
Cents. Schenkman VA-10-5L (VA-K5L), W-VA-280-005g. Rarity-8. 
Lead(?). Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 15 mm. Uniform slate-gray 
surfaces with soft, even granularity across both sides. A simple uniface 
form that would have been very inexpensive to produce, these appear 
to have been hand struck from one or two gang punches to apply the 
regiment and sutler identity, and a single addition of the denomination 
digit. Though described as lead by Schenkman, this composition is too 
hard to be lead. It is likely some alloy thereof. Three denominations 
are cataloged by Schenkman, but all are extremely rare. We found 
only two sales records for this issuer in online archives. One was of 
the Schenkman plate piece, sold by Steve Hayden for $2,250 in 2012, 
while we achieved $2,585 for a very similar but unclipped one in our 
Ford Collection sale, August 2013, lot 21540. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Byron Hoke 

Collection; Presidential Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s sale of December 2003, lot 

243. Collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Extremely Rare Sherwood Token 
for the 13th Virginia 


1215 


Virginia. 13th Virginia Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) W.W. 
Sherwood. 25 Cents. Schenkman VA-13-25B (VA-L25B), W-VA- 
300-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (NGC). 21.6 mm. 
Mellowed golden-brass with some olive overtones on the obverse 
while lustrous gold remains close to the letters. The reverse is toned 
similarly, but unevenly so. Soft luster remains and there are really no 
serious handling marks to speak of. Well struck on the typical thin 
flan, unbent and unoxidized. Sherwood is known to have issued 
two denominations, including two subvariants for the five cents and 
just this one for the 25-cent. Individually, all are considered R-9. A 
perhaps slightly inferior five-cent token (the Schenkman second 
edition plate piece) brought $2,880 in our August 2018 sale and is the 
only Sherwood token in our archives. The issuer was missing from the 
extensive 2013 Ford Collection offerings and does not seem to appear 
in the Hayden archives. A very choice example of an extremely rare 
token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


A Final Important Virginia Sutler 
G.G. Sawtell for the 15th Virginia 


1216 


Virginia. 15th Virginia. Undated (1861-1865) G.G. Sawtell. 5 Cents. 
Schenkman VA-15-5B (VA-M5B), W-VA-320-005b. Rarity-9. 
Brass. Plain Edge. AU Details—Reverse Scratched (NGC). 21.8 
mm. Warm golden brass with a very uniform and glossy appearance. 
Trivial spotting is noted, left by an ancient fingertip. The reverse 
exhibits a couple of thin scratches, but none could be considered 
distracting on this lovely, interesting and extremely rare token. Struck 
on the usual thin flan, with a natural clip at 4 oclock. Originally struck 
for use with the 8th Virginia, with which Sawtell also served as sutler, 
this (and all) Sawtell tokens were altered by hand punches for use with 
the 15th. As with the 8th, just two denominations are known, and 
both are R-9 varieties. We have only two in our online archives, and 
it has been five years since we handled one. Steve Hayden’s archives 
seem to have none of this issuer while Heritage sold two (one of each 
denomination) a decade ago. The condition of this seems just a little 
better than the Schenkman second edition plate token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


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1217 


West Virginia. 11th West Virginia Regiment. Undated (1863- 
1865) Bare & Rauch. 5 Cents. Schenkman WV-11-5Ba (WV- 
A5Ba), W-WV-100-005b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. EF Details— 
Damaged (NGC). 19.4 mm. Greenish-olive surfaces are mostly glossy 
and smooth save for a small patch of ruddy oxidation at the right 
obverse. Typical circulation marks are noted under magnification and 
the reverse has some speckled toning. A small edge bend has slightly 
split the flan and is the reason for the NGC net grade. Faint evidence 
of a brockage is noted on the reverse. 


Likely due in part to the fact that West Virginia was borne out of the 
Civil War and did not see statehood until 1863 (after the War was 
effectively half over), only a single sutler is known to have issued tokens 
for a regiment of this state. The tokens themselves are great rarities, 
making this one of the hardest states to represent in a collection of 
this series. Even though three denominations are known to have 
been issued, most collections are simply missing West Virginia and, 
similarly, the state is virtually absent in online sales archives. We have 
found only a single offering, in a Steve Hayden sale, where a nicely 
provenanced VF sold for $9,500, at the close of last year. We have 
none in our archives and the same is true of Heritage. Though slightly 
imperfect-an unusual circumstance for this collection-this token 
remains much nicer than many sutlers seen and is a most respectable 
representative for West Virginia. Finding another could prove very 
challenging, indeed. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1218 


Wisconsin. 11th Wisconsin Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) 
Sid Wright. 10 Cents. Schenkman WI-11-10Ba (WI-B10Ba), 
W-WI-120-010b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-63 (PCGS). 
22 mm. Lustrous warm golden surfaces with considerable original 
brilliance remaining. Just a trace of light flecked and striated toning 
on the obverse and reverse, respectively. Apparently quite similar in 
appearance and quality to the Schenkman second edition plate. Nicely 
made, as is typical of the Childs manufactory, and most pleasant in 
every respect. A search of our online archives returns only a single 
piece graded as high as this one, but this is clearly superior to it. The 
Schenkman plate piece was described by Steve Hayden as MS-63 in 
2016 and sold for $2,750. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from the Bill 

Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. 


1219 


Wisconsin. 11th Wisconsin Regiment. Undated (1861-1865) Sid 
Wright. 25 Cents. Schenkman WI-11-25B (WI-B25B), W-WI- 
120-025b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-53 (NGC). 25.6 mm. 
Deep golden brass with the fields largely mellowed to pale brown. 
Somewhat lighter color remains on the rims and surfaces of the letters. 
Typical light handling marks and some natural debris caked into the 
interstices of the letters, but essentially problem free for a circulated 
token. Nicely struck, glossy and quite pleasing in every respect. The 
highest of three denominations known to have been issued for the 
Wisconsin 11th, and one of the rarest as well. This is nicer than the 
only other 25-cent piece we have offered, which brought just over 
$1,500 in 2015. A slightly nicer one realized $3,505 in Steve Hayden's 
February 2021 sale. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1220 


United States. 1st Regiment United States Cavalry. Undated (1861- 
1865) Victor Beaudry. One Dollar. Schenkman US-1b-100B (NL- 
C100B), W-NL-101-100b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS-61 
(NGC). 21.1 mm. Deep mahogany brown on both sides, glossy and 
quite uniform save for a couple areas of deep tan mottling. Nicely 
made on a slightly thicker flan than used for many sutler tokens. Well 
preserved and rather attractive, though a bit dark. Beaudry issued 
denominations from five cents to a dollar; the dollar denomination 
is quite scarce among all sutler issues. In this case, though called R-8, 
it is the most common of the survivors which probably speaks to the 
greater care given to the larger sum it represented. No Beaudry issues 
are seen with any frequency. We had one in 2021, but before that, it 
had been six years since our previous offering. The Hayden archives 
do not seem to include any offerings since 2015. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


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1221 


United States. Ist Regiment United States Mounted Forces. 
Undated (1861-1865) R.R. Landon. 10 Cents. Schenkman US-1c- 
10B (NL-Q10B), W-Unlisted. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. MS- 
62 (NGC). 21.8 mm. Warm golden brass with some rosy-brown 
mellowing on the high points and in the more exposed field areas. 
Sharp and lustrous with only a couple of tiny spots and no handling 
marks worthy of mention. This is the Schenkman plate token in both 
editions and comes with a nice provenance to some fairly legendary 
collections. A really nice example of this token. Our archives include 
nothing one could call “nice,” while the Hayden archives include 
nothing at all since 2015, where this was last offered publicly, as far 
as we know. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Earlier from the collections of George Fuld, David Schenkman, and Ste- 

phen L. Tanenbaum. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


Superior Quality 5th U.S. Cavalry Sutler 


1222 


United States. 5th Regiment United States Cavalry. Undated (1861- 
1865) J.W. Donohoe. 5 Cents. Schenkman US-5b-5B (NL-E5B), 
W-NL-180-005b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. AU-58 (NGC). 22.9 
mm. Deep golden brass with some deeper patina in the fields and at 
the reverse center where the hand-punched denomination has created 
a bulge, as is typical for such hand-denominated issues. Smooth and 
glossy with traces of soft satiny luster remaining. One small old scratch 
is noted for accuracy, but it isn’t distracting. This is the plate piece for 
this denomination in Schenkman’s second edition, and judging from 
the others chosen to illustrate this issuer’s tokens, it is probably one 
of the better survivors from the entire issue. All are very rare, ranked 
R-9, as here, or higher. The 10-cent plate piece is the only example of 
this issue we found in the Hayden archives. Our own archive includes 
two five-cent examples, but both are quite inferior to this. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier ex Stephen L. 

Tanenbaum Collection. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1223 


United States. 16th Infantry United States of America. Undated 
(1861-1865) G.P. Westcott. 20 Cents. Schenkman US-16-20Ba 
(NL-AE20Ba), W-NL-360-020b. Rarity-7. Brass. Plain Edge. Unc 
Details—Reverse Scratched (NGC). 21.9 mm. Pleasing medium to 
deep golden brass with subtle ruddy speckling in the fields when at a 
certain angle to the light. Glossy and very sharp. Some light scratches 
are seen on the reverse, but the obverse is largely free of serious 
distractions. One of the more available issuers, but a couple of years 
can pass between offerings. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


1224 


United States. 27th United States Colored Infantry. Undated 
(1861-1865) Gilbert S. Blackman. 25 Cents. Schenkman US-27- 
25B (NL-Z25B), W-CI-100-025b. Rarity-8. Brass. Plain Edge. EF 
Details—Bent (NGC). 24.5 mm. Deep golden olive surfaces exhibit 
very superficial oxidation on both sides in small patches, while a 
small ruddy eruption is noted on the digit 2 in the denomination. 
The detail is a bit soft in places from wear, but there are also areas of 
natural weakness, as made, which is seen on both other examples we 
have handled. Most of the marks are fairly typical for a piece with this 
degree of sharpness. The larger of two denominations known to have 
been issued by Blackman for the 27th, but both are considered to be 
of equal rarity. 


African-American history and numismatics do not intersect in many 
places, but this is one of them. This token and others like it speak 
to a unique moment in American history, one that would unravel 
once and for all the institution of African slavery in the United States 
after hundreds of years of practice. Tokens like this represent the 
participation of men of African ancestry in the cause, fighting for their 
own freedoms, and perhaps the freedoms of their family members or 
friends, still in bondage. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from Steve 

Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


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Extremely Rare C.H. Smith Sutler 
For the 117" U.S. Colored Troops 


1225 


United States. 117th United States Colored Troops. Undated 
(1861-1865) C.H. Smith. 50 Cents. Schenkman US-117-50B 
(NL-W50B), W-CI-140-050b. Rarity-9. Brass. Plain Edge. 
AU-50 (NGC). 22.8 mm. Light olive surfaces are glossy and 
quite uniform in color, though the recesses of the denomination 
punches are a bit lighter gold. The reverse is toned similarly 
but a bit mottled. Obviously worn from use in camp, but aside 
from the usual minor handling marks (mostly evident under 
magnification), this is a remarkably problem-free survivor. Four 
denominations are known to have been issued by Smith for the 


use of this regiment, and all are ranked as R-9 or R-10. Tokens 
for this regiment rarely appear, but the most recent offering we 
are aware of was in our June 2022 sale where a five-cent example 
realized $8,400. It was a bit sharper than this piece, but also had 
some light oxidation spots. Like this, it is an R-9 variety. Another 
important piece of African-American numismatic history and 
another highlight from the Kelly Collection-another of the 
collector’s favorite entries. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Purchased from 

Steve Hayden. Collector tag with attribution notation included. 


NINE ARE MN SNE NE NIN COL ak WN ME MINE UR FH 


African American soldier in Union uniform with his wife and daughters. 
(Library of Congress). 


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Rare 10 Cents Sutler Token 
for the 119th U.S. Colored Infantry 


1226 


United States. 119th Regiment United States Colored Infantry. 
Undated (1861-1865) J.W. Longwell. 10 Cents. Schenkman US- 
119-10WM (NL-S10WM), W-CI-160-010e. Rarity-8. White Metal. 
Plain Edge. EF-45 (NGC). 19.8 mm. Pewter gray with some slightly 
deeper patina in the protected recesses close to the letters. A bit of 
normal handling but no serious marks or problems. Sharp and 
pleasing overall, and rare. One of three denominated tokens known 
to have been issued by Longwell. Copper and copper-nickel store 
cards were also issued, using Civil War token stock dies dated 1864, 
but those do not bear face values. The most recent Longwell tokens 
we sold were both in November 2020, where we had white metal 10- 
cent and 25-cent tokens. Both realized $3,360. No denominated white 
metal types have appeared in a Hayden sale since 2015, though one 
of the store card variants brought $3,000 in his December 2019 sale. 
Another desirable Colored Infantry issue. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Earlier from Presidential 

Coin and Antique Co., Inc.s Auction Sixty Seven, June 2000, lot 109. Lot tag and 

collector tag with attribution and provenance notes included. 


Exceptional 50-Cents 
for the 119th Colored Infantry 


HoT; 


1227 


United States. 119th Regiment United States Colored Infantry. 
Undated (1861-1865) J.M. Longwell. 50 Cents. Schenkman US- 
119-50WM (NL-S50WM), W-CI-160-050e. Rarity-8. White Metal. 
Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 30.4 mm. An exceptional example of 
this issue, the highest denomination issued by J.W. Longwell for use 
by the men of the 119th Colored Infantry. Bright light gray surfaces 
retain slight prooflike texture close to the letters though a bit of gentle 
handling has mellowed the more vulnerable areas to a slightly duller 
gray. Sharp and very attractive, with just a couple of tiny handling 
marks visible. This is the nicest example of the denomination we have 
seen. Though the second edition Schenkman plate piece looks nice, 
this still looks better. Handsome and rare, particularly so fine. 


From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 
tribution notation included. 


1228 


Unidentified Location. Undated (1861-1865) “At Franks.’ 50 
Cents. Schenkman UI-A-50B (NL-F50B), W-Unlisted. Rarity-9. 
Brass. Plain Edge. AU-50 (NGC). 20.7 mm. Mottled warm golden- 
brass with soft lilac overtones. A bit worn and with a few minor 
abrasions up close, but generally pleasing. In time, a location will 
likely be sorted out for this issue, but so far this has not come to pass 
with any certainty. What little we know for sure is that it is very rare. 
Four denominations are known, and all are R-8 to R-10 varieties. 
Our online archives include three from this issuer, but none sold in 
a decade. Steve Hayden sold a really choice 10-cent in his December 
2022 sale for more than $4,000, but prior to that it had been several 
years since his previous offering of one, too. This is the Schenkman 
second edition plate token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


Choice Hassan Sutler 10 Cents 


1229 


Unidentified Location. Undated (1861-1865) Hasson Sutler. 10 
Cents. Schenkman UI-B-10C (NL-I10C), W-Unlisted. Rarity-9. 
Copper. Plain Edge. MS-63 BN (NGC). 22.5 mm. Lovely light 
steel brown surfaces with generous mint red remaining in the most 
protected areas. Faint pale blue overtones are detected in some of the 
open fields. Beautifully struck on a substantial flan by Murdock and 
Spencer, whose firm's mark is nicely struck up on the reverse. Lustrous 
and very attractive. Evidence of an errant planchet cutter mark is seen 
on both sides. This denomination is believed to be rarer in copper, as 
here, than in brass in which it is also known to have been struck. Only 
a single low-grade and holed one (struck over a Lincoln campaign 
token) appears in our online archives. Two are in the Hayden archives, 
but it has been a couple of years since he has had one. A beautiful 
example of a tough token. 

From the Bill Kelly Collection of Civil War Sutler Tokens. Collector tag with at- 

tribution notation included. 


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CIVIL WAR AND CONFEDERACY 


1230 


Union. Army of the Potomac. III Corps Badge. Hooker’s Old 
Division. Silver. Named to Richard B. Smart. About Uncirculated. 
48 mm. square. 0.45 troy ounces, XRF tested at .950 fine, 0.43 troy 
ounces ASW. Obv: 1ST REG. MASS. VOL. INFY. MAY 25TH 1861 
1ST BRIG. 2ND DIV. 3RD CORPS HOOKERS OLD DIVISION. Rev: 
CORP. RICHARD B. SMART CO. G, a single U at far left and a G 
at far right. Nice antique silver tone throughout with bold and clear 
engraving that has been blacked. 


Joseph Hooker was a Union General, who is best remembered today 
for his crushing defeat at the hands of Robert E. Lee and “Stonewall” 
Jackson at the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. Hooker commanded 
the second division of the third corps in the Peninsula Campaign of 
1862. 


Richard B. Smart enlisted on May 23, 1861 as a Private into 
Company G of the 1st Massachusetts Infantry. The First saw action 
at Blackburn's Ford (three days before the main battle at Bull Run) on 
July 18th, 1861. In August of 1861, the First became part of Hookers 
forces. Later battles were Williamsburg, Manassas, Fredericksburg, 
Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spottsylvania. Smart was taken 
prisoner during the Battle of Gettysburg on July 2nd, 1863. Included 
in this lot is a detailed folder containing Richard Smart’s muster roll 
and pension information. 


1231 


Union. Army of the Potomac. Ist Rhode Island Calvary Regiment 
Membership Badge. Gilt Brass and Enamel. Extremely Fine. 39 
mm x 88 mm (with ribbon). Three-part badge, with blue enamel 
suspended from a yellow ribbon. The hanging pinback clasp at top 
reads 1ST R.I. CAV D.A., the Rhode Island coat of arms is attached to 
the center of the ribbon, and the hanging drop is Sheridan’s Calvary 
Corp insignia with the familiar crossed sabers. 


Some gilt remains, though much is worn off, particularly on the 
hanging drop. The Rhode Island coat of arms attached to the center 
ribbon also has some scrapes within the blue enamel, but the badge is 
quite wholesome overall. A rare offering. 


1232 


Union. IX Corps. 35th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Veterans 
Badge. Gilt Brass. About Uncirculated. 35 mm x 41 mm. XRF tested 
as very low purity gold, typical of heavily plated items of the era. Shield 
shaped badge with blue and white enamel. Obv: trophy of arms and 
equipment flank the Massachusetts state seal at center, MASS. 35TH 
INF above, 62-65 (the years of service) below. Rev: plain with a simple 
pin and open catch that is functional but tight. The reverse shows light 
handling marks and a couple scratches but the obverse is quite nice 
with vibrant enamels and no distractions to speak of. 


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1233 


Union. IX Corps. 9th New Hampshire Volunteer Infantry, 2nd 
Brigade Badge. Silver. About Uncirculated. 43 mm x 119 mm (with 
ribbon). 0.68 troy ounces, XRF tested .925 fine, 0.63 troy ounces 
ASW. Three-part badge, with an extremely faded ribbon with just a 
few touches of red remaining. The pinback clasp at top is engraved 
9TH N.H. VOLS. and the bar beneath it 2D BRIGADE. The shield 


1234 


Union. 11th Indiana Infantry Regiment Badge. Gold. Named to 
John. F. Macauley. About Uncirculated, Damaged. 31 mm x 34 
mm. 0.35 troy ounces, XRF tested as 0.58 fine (14k), 0.204 troy ounces 
AGW. Obv: Scroll at center reads INDIANA 11 ZOUAVES. Trio of 
United States flags at left. Muskets at right with bayonets attached (the 
third bayonet is broken off and missing). List of 14 battles at bottom. 
Rev: J.-F. MACAULEY CAPT. 11TH IND. VETS around periphery, 
FROM DAN / JUNE 7, 1864 at center, CJS stamped monogram at 
dead center. 


shaped drop features a crossed cannon and anchor at center, 13 
stars at upper periphery and an open wreath at lower periphery. The 
hanging drop displays some colorful toning and is rather handsome. 


This regiment saw multiple battles and lost a total of 419 men from 
August of 1862 to June of 1865. 


John F. Macauley enlisted on August 31st, 1861 and was mustered into 
Field & Staff of the 11th Indiana Infantry. The 11th (re-mustered after 
August of ‘61) fought in the battle of Shiloh, and the Siege of Corinth. 
Throughout the fall and winter of 1862 the Eleventh was involved in 
numerous operations and saw extensive battle. In April of 1863, the 
regiment linked up with Grant's army to engage Confederate forces 
around Grand Gulf, Port Gibson, and Vicksburg. Macauley would 
remain with the group until the Eleventh was mustered out in July of 
1865. John Macauley earned the rank of Captain in February of 1865. 


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1235 


Union. Lot of (2) Handmade Badges. 27th Maine Infantry. Bone. 
Very Fine, Damaged. The first badge is shield shaped, 40 mm x 55 
mm, and reads J.W. ADAMS / SERGT DRUMMER / 27 / MAINE 
/ DRUM / CORPS in red script. The pin on the back is missing, and 
parts of the black outlining are worn off. The second badge is a heart 
design with decorative border, 32 mm x 40 mm, with cross insignia 
at center with part of the red missing on lower and right arms. The 
stickpin back is still functional.Both come with contemporary cards 
on which are written an account by Adams of having purchased these 
bone badges at Point Lookout from a rebel prisoner who had made 
them in the winter of 1863. The prisoner of war camp at Point Lookout 


was the bane of many rebel prisoners’ existence, as it was regarded 
as the worst Union P.O.W. camp. Originally built for 10,000 men, it 
would go on to hold 50,000. The death rate at the camp was 8%. 


A neat pair of personal mementos, all the more interesting being 
crafted by a real prisoner, and considering the history and legendary 
status given to the 27th Maine, this lot should command a premium. 
Also included with the lot is a packet of information on John W. 
Adams.John Adams enlisted as a drummer with Musician Company 
B. His occupation was a merchant, living in South Berwick. Included 
is a detailed folder listing muster rolls and documents from the 
Pension Office. 


1236 


Union. 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Badge. Enameled 
Silver. About Uncirculated. 47 mm x 63 mm. 0.41 troy ounces, XRF 
tested as .999 fine. A pennant shaped badge with a black stripe at top, 
CO. D. 2ND C.H.A. engraved below, and red enamel X at center. 
There is slight loss of enameling in the stripe and X, but this is not 


distracting. The reverse features a simple pin and open catch that is 
still functional and operating smoothly. Interestingly, the reverse 
construction reveals that the stripe and X from the obverse are actually 
separate components added to the badge. We assume this allowed for 
different colors to signify different positions within the regiment. 


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1237 


Union. 1865 Fenton Medal & Shield. Presented to David A. Bokee, 
New York Infantry. Bronze. Struck to be presented to volunteers 
from New York who served in the Army or Navy during the Civil 
War. Medal: 37 mm. Obv: eagle on New York state seal flanked by 
allegorical figures. PER ARDUA SURGO at top and STATE OF NEW 
YORK / 1865 below. Rev: PRESENTED TO / DAVID A. BOKEE / BY 
R.E. FENTON, / GOVERNOR / OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. / 
IN PERSUANCE OF / CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS / OF THE / 
LEGISLATURE, / AS A MEMENTO / OF THE / COURAGE AND 
FIDELITY / WITH WHICH HE HAS SERVED / THE STATE, / 
DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION. About Uncirculated. 
Large Shield: 79 x 110 mm. Obv: Eagle atop shield filled with New York 
State Seal and stars and stripes. EXCELSIOR below. Rev: uninscribed, 
with a similar message as the preceding medal. Extremely Fine, with 
notable nicks and scratches on the obverse border. 


David A. Bokee enlisted at Brooklyn, New York on April 23, 1861. 
He was commissioned into the Field & Staff of the New York 28th 
Infantry, National Guard, although mustered out in August of the 
same year. He would rejoin the 28th in June of 1863, only to be 
mustered out a month later. He later joined the 132nd New York 
Infantry. Promotions known are Lieutenant Colonel in June of 1863 
and Colonel on September Ist, 1864. 


COMMUNION TOKENS 


1238 


New York—New York. 1799 Associate Church Communion Token. 
Breen-1172, Rulau-E NY 622, Bason NY-100. Lead or Pewter, Cast. 
Plain Edge. Very Fine. 23.5 mm x 17.5 mm, oval. Obv: Inscription 
ASSOCIATE / CHURCH within plain border. Rev: Inscription N. 
YORK with date 1799 below. Dominant pewter-gray coloration with 
a few splashes of deeper steel-russet on the obverse. A casting flaw at 
12 oclock on the reverse is as made, as is another shallower flaw in the 
left field on that side. An appealing token and quite rare. 


1239 


New York—New York. 1799 Associate Church Communion Token. 
Breen-1172, Rulau-E NY 622, Bason NY-100. Lead or Pewter, Cast. 
Plain Edge. Very Fine. 23.5 mm x 17.5 mm, oval. Obv: Inscription 
ASSOCIATE / CHURCH within plain border. Rev: Inscription N. 
YORK with date 1799 below. Quite boldly defined overall, and with 
even pewter-gray patina that provides further eye appeal. Casting 
flaws affect the upper borders on both sides, but there are no post- 
production blemishes that we deem significant at the assigned grade 
level. 


1240 


New York—New York. 1799 Associate Church Communion Token. 
Breen-1172, Rulau-E NY 622, Bason NY-100. Lead or Pewter, Cast. 
Plain Edge. Very Fine, Environmental Damage. 23.5 mm x 18 mm, 
oval. Obv: Inscription ASSOCIATE / CHURCH within plain border. 
Rev: Inscription N. YORK with date 1799 below. The reverse with 
dominant steel-gray patina and only a trace of roughness, but the 
obverse exhibits light corrosion overall that explains our qualifier. 
A few minor casting flaws on the reverse are as made and hardly 
detract. Boldly defined with all features discernible, although those 
on the reverse will require some persistence due to the environmental 
damage. 


MISCELLANEOUS EXONUMIA 


1241 


1947 Wayne A. Marcus, Member of the New York Stock Exchange, 
Head - Tail Good Luck Charm. Gold. Reeded Edge. Extremely 
Fine. 35 mm. 0.83 troy ounces, .540 fine, 0.45 troy ounces AGW. Obv: 
Engraved at upper and lower borders WAYNE A. MARCUS / 7 -13 - 
‘47, with stamped red enameled HEAD in center. Rev: Engraved along 
upper border MEMBER OF THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, 
with stamped blue enameled TAIL in center. With moderate handling 
marks, including a few light obverse scratches, yet still bright and 
modestly semi-reflective overall. A curious item that will appeal to 
specialists. 


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COLONIAL COINS AND RELATED 


MASSACHUSETTS SILVER COINAGE 


1242 


1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-14, Salmon 11a-Gi, W-530. Rarity-4. 
IN at Bottom, Spiny Tree. VF-20 (ANACS). 4.61 grams. This is a 
boldly toned example awash in steely-charcoal and sandy-copper 
patina. The strike is trivially off center to 5 oclock on the obverse, the 
lower right border flush with the letters in the word IN. The letter M 
in MASATHVSETS is soft, yet still discernible. The reverse is better 
centered with nearly compete border beading that wanes only at the 
letter A in ENGLAND. Central detail on both sides is suitably bold 
for the assigned grade with virtually all branches in the tree present. 


There are no sizeable marks, although both sides exhibit a curiously 
glossy texture that should be examined in hand prior to bidding. 
Popular with specialists as the final variety of Oak Tree shilling 
produced, the Noe-14 Spiny Tree incorporates some features of the 
later Pine Tree shillings. 

PCGS# 45362. NGC ID: 2ARL. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from our August 2020 Auction, lot 

2240. 


1243 


1652 Oak Tree Shilling. Noe-14, Salmon 11a-Gi, W-530. Rarity-4. 
IN at Bottom, Spiny Tree. Fine-15 (PCGS). 69.60 grains. Deep 
steel-gray with blue and lilac overtones. Retrograde N at IN. Obverse 
off center to bottom, rim through IN, beads above H elongated and 
drawn to rim, diagonal strip of weakness across the obverse from 
inside of beaded circle at 3 oclock, across the tree and terminating at 
a weakened AS at 9 oclock, no circulation marks are readily apparent. 


1244 


1662 Oak Tree Twopence. Noe-30, Salmon 1-A, W-240. Rarity-4. 
Small 2. EF-40 (NGC). 9.6 grains. A steel-gray specimen with 
brighter silver highlights on the devices. Obverse rim intersects 
IN MAS, reverse rim tight at tops of W ENGL, as virtually always 
seen. Low magnification reveals a tad of faint microporosity, though 
it entirely evades the unaided eye. Authorized in 1662 and bearing 
that date, this is the only issue in the dated portion of the series - 
Willow, Oak, and Pine Tree - with a date other than 1652. Further, it’s 


The reverse is somewhat unevenly toned, evenly centered, a trace of 
weakness in places in the legend though all is readable. Struck on a 
somewhat oblong planchet. 

PCGS# 45362. NGC ID: 2ARL. 


From the Randall Perham Collection Earlier ex Stack’s, July 1998; our Baltimore 
Auction of November 2012, lot 6314; Scott Mitchell Numismatic Associates. 


the only twopence in the entire series. Choice for the grade and an 
entirely pleasing example of the popular Massachusetts Bay Colony 
silver coinage discipline. We expect more than one bidder will show 
an active interest in this lot. 

PCGS# 45355. NGC ID: 2ARD. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from our Baltimore Auction of No- 

vember 2015, lot 23110. 


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1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-1, Salmon 
1-A, W-690. Rarity-2. Pellets at Trunk. AU-55 (PCGS). 70.68 
grains. Outstanding quality and eye appeal for this classic 
early colonial type. Rich olive-gray and steel patina blankets 
both sides, the surfaces of which are remarkably smooth in a 
lightly circulated Pine Tree shilling. The strike is generally 
well centered, although both sides are drawn toward the lower 
border with the outer beaded borders incomplete in those areas. 
Additionally, the lower obverse border is through the letters 
MA in MASATHVSETS, lower reverse border flush to the top 
of the dots between the words NEWENGLAND and DOM. 
All other design elements are fully formed and crisply defined. 
Light, irregular clipping around the edge was done in the mint 
- common for this type, and in this instance probably done to 
give the coin a distinct appearance. Interestingly, many Noe-1 
Pine Tree shillings have been clipped in a decorative fashion, 
as is the case with some of the 1642-1643 Irish “Inchiquin” and 
“Ormonde Money” pieces associated with the Irish Rebellion 
that began in October of 1641. Slight waviness to the planchet 
is evident on the obverse through the base of the tree trunk, on 
the reverse at the top of the inner beaded border and through 


Lovely Noe-1 Pine Tree Shilling 
Impressive Choice AU Quality for this Iconic Variety 


the digits XII in the denomination. An extremely shallow 
and consequently minor planchet crack at 6:30 relative to the 
obverse is hardly worth mentioning. All in all, this is a beautiful 
example of the type and variety that would do justice to any high 
quality collection. 


The iconic Noe-1 Pine Tree shilling is regarded as the 
quintessential type coin in the Massachusetts Bay Colony silver 
series. A historic group of coinage, these pieces were the first 
struck for those British colonies that would eventually become 
part of the United States. They are also among the few American 
colonial issues struck in silver. Produced to an uncommonly high 
standard of quality, and relatively plentiful by Massachusetts 
silver standards, the Noe-1 Pine Tree is a perennial favorite 
among both colonial type collectors and series specialists. For 
the grade, it is difficult for us to imagine a more attractive and 
inviting specimen that that offered here. Worthy of a premium 
bid. 

PCGS# 23. NGC ID: 2ARU. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from our sale of the Antony 

Bettencourt Collection, March 2017 Baltimore Auction, lot 140. 


1246 


1652 Large Planchet. Noe-2, Salmon 2-C, W-700. Rarity-4. 
Without Pellets at Trunk. Extremely Fine. 47.84 grains. Neatly and 
evenly clipped around the periphery to a nice round shape, this piece 
retains a bold tree on the obverse, sharp date and denomination on 
the reverse. Some softness invades the upper branches on the tree, 


and the clipping has removed all but the bases of the peripheral 
letters. Pleasing pewter-gray patina overall with a trace of roughness 


to the obverse, yet no significant marks. 
PCGS# 898269. NGC ID: 2ARV. 


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1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-2, Salmon 2-C, 
W-700. Rarity-4. Without Pellets at Trunk. Cracked Planchet. 
VF-30 (NGC). 70.5 grains. A visually engaging piece, originally 
toned in even pewter-gray, and about as attractive as one is likely to 
encountered in a mid grade Large Planchet Pine Tree. The obverse is 
off center to 6 oclock with IN M largely off the flan, border through 
the letters to left and right up to 10 and 3 oclock, respectively. 
The tree is sharp, as are all major design elements on the reverse 
notwithstanding the fact that the border is through the tops of all 


peripheral letters on that side. (The missing peripheral detail on both 
sides is the result clipping in the Boston Mint, done to bring the 
weight down to within standard.) A radial planchet crack at 2 oclock 
relative to the obverse is as made and noted on the NGC insert. There 
are no marks or other post-production blemishes of note. 

PCGS# 45370. NGC ID: 2ARV. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from Heritage’s Long Beach Signa- 

ture Auction of June 2017, lot 3004. 


1248 


1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-9, Salmon 
7a-Diii, W-750. Rarity-6-. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed 
N. VF-20 (PCGS). 70.0 grains. A handsome example of this 
scarce variety displaying blended slate and dove-gray patina 
with faint golden overtones. The planchet is nearly full weight 
and pleasantly round, with only minor irregularities in shape 
that are most pronounced at 3 oclock relative to the obverse. 
A minor crease in the planchet is evident in the right obverse 
field, of little concern apart from resulting in an area of more 
pronounced wear on the reverse at the left of the denomination. 
Otherwise we note a pleasingly smooth appearance in hand 
with no marks of consequence and some good gloss. The tree is 
largely complete and bold, as is MASATHVSETS IN, although 
the tops of a few letters are off the flan. The reverse is equally 
well produced with bold to sharp detail to most design elements. 


Elusive Noe-9 Pine Tree Shilling 


The Noe-9 variety is deceptively scarce in all grades and was 
missing from Stearns, Garrett, Picker (1984) and other notable 
collections. Partrick’s was Hain’s nice duplicate. The Lasser coin 
at Colonial Williamsburg is a fascinating flip-over double strike. 
Only one specimen of Noe-9 appeared in our (Stack’s) Ford XII 
sale, the other Boyd coin selling in NN60 in 1968. As noted in 
the Hain sale and repeated in Ford XI], “the real rarity of Noe 9 
may still be underestimated even at R-6.” We offered the finest 
known example certified MS-62 (PCGS) in our March 2015 sale 
of the Kendall Foundation Collection, where it brought $30,550. 
Trying to find 15 different examples of this variety might be an 
impossible challenge. This particular one is exceptionally nice at 
the VF level and should command a strong bid. 

PCGS# 45372. NGC ID: 2ARX. 

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1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-9, Salmon-7a-Diii, 
W-750. Rarity-6-. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed N. VF-20 
(PCGS). Bright, virtually brilliant surfaces show subtle silver-gray 
tinting in isolated areas. Struck on a pleasantly round planchet, which is 
a bit wavy, but offers universally bold definition relative to the assigned 
grade. Clipping in the Boston Mint has affected the very tops of a few 
peripheral letters, but the only mentionable lack of detail is confined 
to the central obverse, where some of the finer elements of the tree 
are indistinct. A short reverse cut at the final I in the Roman numeral 
XII is noted, but additional marks are wispy and faint enough to avoid 
detection by the unaided eye. The Noe-9 variety is deceptively scarce 
in all grades and was missing from Stearns, Garrett, Picker (1984) and 
other notable collections. Partrick’s was Hain’s nice duplicate. The Lasser 
coin at Colonial Williamsburg is a fascinating flip-over double strike. 
Only one specimen of Noe-9 appeared in our (Stack’s) Ford XII sale, the 
other Boyd coin selling in NN60 in 1968. As noted in the Hain sale and 
repeated in Ford XII, “the real rarity of Noe 9 may still be underestimated 
even at R-6.” We offered the finest known example certified MS-62 
(PCGS) in our March 2015 sale of the Kendall Foundation Collection, 
where it brought $30,550. Trying to find 15 different examples of this 
variety might be an impossible challenge. This particular one is pleasing 
VF level and should command a solid bid. 

PCGS# 45372. NGC ID: 2ARX. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex New England Rarities, date not 

recorded. 


1250 


1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-10, Salmon 8-Diii, 
W-750. Rarity-3. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed N. EF 
Details—Environmental Damage (PCGS). 52.31 grains. Likely a 
shipwreck or similar find, both sides exhibit a rough, granular, matte- 
like texture that points to years of immersion in sea water. The worst 
effects of the environmental damage have been removed through 
cleaning, the surfaces with a bright silver appearance. On the positive 
side, this piece retains plenty of bold to sharp striking detail, the design 
elements in the centers crisp and most of those around the peripheries 
appreciable. Softness of strike is generally confined to the left obverse 
and right reverse borders. The planchet is slightly ovoid in shape with 
a shallow straight clip at 1 oclock relative to the obverse and a ragged 
edge at the bottom. There are no marks of consequence. With curious 
, yet undeniable charm, this more affordable example is sure to appeal 
to many specialists in the silver coinage of Massachusetts Bay Colony. 
PCGS has mounted this coin with the reverse up in the holder, likely 
in error. 

PCGS# 23. NGC ID: 2ARX. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. 


1251 


1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Large Planchet. Noe-10, Salmon 8-Diii, 
W-750. Rarity-3. Without Pellets at Trunk, Reversed N. VF-35 
(NGC). 68.2 grains. A second example of this Noe number, a popular 
one for type purposes, this is a richly toned example bathed in 
blended deep pearl-gray and steel-olive. Detail is sharp in the centers 
and toward the upper right obverse, upper left reverse. The lower 
left obverse and lower right reverse are softer, yet still allow ready 
appreciation of all design elements. Shallow straight clips at bottom, 
left and right are as made and have little effect on the definition. Both 
sides are pleasingly glossy in texture with generally faint, wispy marks 
that one will need a loupe to discern. 

PCGS# 23. NGC ID: 2ARX. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex New England Rarities, date not 

recorded. 


1252 


1652 Large Planchet. Noe-11, Salmon 9-F, W-760. Rarity-4. No 
H in MASATVSETS. EF Details—Repaired (PCGS). 61.4 grains. 
An avoid planchet supports boldly defined central design elements 
and peripheral features that range from bold to faint, although most 
are discernible. While there are no significant marks, light pitting is 
noted, along with a curiously glossy texture that explains our qualifier. 
Splashed with steel-blue highlights over a base of iridescent sandy- 
silver, the in hand appearance is fairly pleasing for a well circulated 
Large Planchet Pine Tree shilling. A respectable Noe-11 at a more 
affordable price point. 

PCGS# 45371. NGC ID: 2ARW. 


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1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-16, Salmon 2-B, 
W-835. Rarity-2. VF-30 (PCGS). 67.1 grains. A very nice broad 
planchet with moderate, yet even wear accounting for the desirable 
Choice VF grade from PCGS. The die breaks mentioned by Noe are 
just starting, joining the first three branches on the left side of the tree, 
and another one joining the group of dots below the tree. Obverse 
impression slightly off center to lower left, affecting only abut 30% of 
the beading. The reverse, however, is ideally centered with full border 
beading. Warmly and evenly toned in rich dove-gray with a pleasingly 
smooth appearance in the absence of troublesome marks. Not a rare 
die pairing, but an excellent type coin at the assigned grade level. 
PCGS# 24. NGC ID: 2ARZ. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) sale of the 
Donald Groves Collection, November 1974, lot 292. Lot tag included 


1254 


1652 Pine Tree Shilling. Small Planchet. Noe-20, Salmon 6-B, 
W-860. Rarity-6. VF Details—Excessive Clipping (PCGS). 62.6 
grains. A glossy and pleasing example of this rare variety, sporting 
dark pewter-grey patina with tinges of navy near the borders. Much 
of MASATHVSETS is off the edge, while the reverse legends remain 
largely intact. Old pin scratches outline the tree branches on the 
obverse, but these go unnoticed to the naked eye. Softly struck at 
the top of each side, leaving traces of original planchet texture on 
the reverse. The bottom half of the tree remains sharp, as is the date 
and denomination. Noe-20 is elusive die marriage that was missing 
from Garrett, Picker, Roper, Oechsner, and the 1970 Massachusetts 
Historical Society sale. 

PCGS# 24. NGC ID: 2ARZ. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex (possibly) Mayflower Coin Auc- 

tion’s sale of the C.H. Stearns Collection, December 1966, lot unspecified; Robert 

Vlack Collection; our (Stack’s) sale of the Hain Family Collection, January 2002, 

lot 146; Heritage’s sale of the Donald Groves Partrick Collection, January 2015, 

lot 5593; our sale of the Robert M. Martin Collection, November 2019 Baltimore 


Auction, lot 5039. Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes in- 
cluded. 


1255 


1652 Pine Tree Sixpence. Noe-33, Salmon 2-B, W-670. Rarity-3. 
Pellets at Trunk. EF Details—Scratches (NGC). Evenly toned 
in warm gunmetal-gray with subtle golden-olive and cobalt blue 
highlights evident as the surfaces dip into a light. Fairly smooth to 
the unaided eye and, while a small linear flan flaw on the obverse 
at the final letter S in MASATHVSETS comes readily to the fore, 
one will need a loupe and some persistence to discern a few wispy 
pin scratches on both sides that account for the NGC qualifier. The 
obverse is drawn towards 12 oclock, as is characteristic of this Noe 
number, trimming the top of the pine tree and pushing much of the 
word MASATHVSETS off the planchet. Boldly defined overall and 
nicely centered on the reverse. 

PCGS# 45367. NGC ID: 2ARS. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier fromHeritage’s sale of the Rev. Dr. 

James G. K. McClure Collection, June 2016 Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 

3002. 


1256 


1652 Pine Tree Threepence. Noe-36, Salmon 2-B, W-640. Rarity-4. 
Without Pellets at Trunk. VF Details—Graffiti (PCGS). 16.1 grains. 
Medium steel-gray. Typical centering, off somewhat to the bottom of 
the obverse, MASA complete, the balance of the legend affected by 
the rim to one degree or another and weak in several places, two tiny 
dents at top of an otherwise sharp tree, reverse more evenly centered, 
rim to tops of otherwise complete legend. There are no heavy or 
noticeable marks on either side save for some extremely faint pin 
scratches in the upper left reverse field. A pleasing example, for the 
grade, of this popular Massachusetts Bay Colony small change issue 
despite its minor drawbacks. 
PCGS# 45366. NGC ID: 2ARR. 


From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex our Baltimore Auction of Novem- 
ber 2012, lot 6315; Scott Mitchell Numismatic Associates. 


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1257 


Undated (ca. 1652-1674) Martin 4-E, W-11540. Rarity-5+. Copper. 
Reeded Edge. Small Letters. Fine-12 (PCGS). Really a lovely 
example for the assigned grade, both sides are warmly and evenly 
toned in copper-rose. The surfaces are smooth and satiny with plenty 
of good gloss. The bold brass splasher is centered within the lower left 
portion of the crown. Detail is generally bold in light of how much 
commercial use this piece has seen, most major design elements are 
fully appreciable, although the word FLOREAT at the left obverse 
border is quite faint. This is the usually seen die paring of the Small 
Letters Obverse 4, represented here by a handsome and inviting Fine 
grade coin. 
PCGS# 46. NGC ID: AUAS. 


FRENCH COLONIES 


1258 


1719-A Paris Mint. Gadoury-276. MS-63 BN (NGC). A highly 
desirable example, struck at a time when John Law’s Company of the 
Indies had control over the French mints and operated them for its own 
profit. Frosty copper-brown surfaces with a blush of vivid mint color 
at the upper left reverse border. The strike is bold to sharp throughout 
with all individual strands of King Louis’ hair crisply delineated. The 
flan is trivially flawed in and around the central reverse, but to no 
great detriment. Fully Choice in quality with a lovely appearance. 


1259 


1720-A Paris Mint. Gadoury-305. MS-61 (NGC). Lustrous satin 
surfaces are semi-reflective in the fields, lightly toned in iridescent 
olive-russet around the peripheries. Some mint-made adjustment is 
noted in and around the centers, more prominent on the reverse, but 
most major design elements are crisply impressed and sharp. Pleasing 
and scarce BU quality for the type. 


1260 


1720-A Paris Mint. Gadoury-319. Flan Reformed. AU-58 (PCGS). 
Uncommonly well made for the type, we note bold to sharp detail 
and no significant mint-made blemishes. The surfaces are also free 
of mentionable post-production marks, and they retain ample satin 
luster to largely brilliant surfaces. Light olive-russet toning is confined 
to the protected areas around and within some of the design elements, 
more so on the reverse than the obverse. The undertype is faint, yet 
discernible with patience, and is an ecu de France-Navarre of the 
Gadoury-318 type. 


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CONNECTICUT COPPERS 


1261 


1787 Miller 3-G.1, W-2805. Rarity-6-. Mailed Bust Left. Fine-12 
(PCGS). We note a gentle mottling of golden-brown and olive-copper 
patina on both sides of this generally bold Fine example. Struck from 
a late state of the dies, the obverse is sunken around AUCTORI, badly 
swollen at the letters CON in CONNEC, also soft through the center. 
‘The reverse is more boldly defined overall, both sides just a bit tight to 
the tops of the letters along the left borders. There is a shallow planchet 
clip at 6 oclock relative to the obverse, evidence of an indecipherable 
undertype on the same side around the letters RI in AUTORI. The 
surfaces are microscopically rough, yet free of significant marks. The 
Miller 3-G.1 is a distinctive Machin’s Mills type, the only bust left 
Connecticut among the 1787- and 1788-dated types of Machin’s Mills 
style. This one presents quite well among the few that we have offered 
in recent years, and would make a pleasing addition to a specialized 
collection. 
PCGS# 686405. NGC ID: 2B2P. 


1262 


1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 11-G, W-4510. Rarity-2. Mailed 
Bust Left. Incomplete Punched Planchet. AU-58 (PCGS). A 
fantastic Connecticut Copper, one of the nicest examples seen of the 
die variety, and also significant as a prominent mint error. Glossy, 
mark-free, generally autumn-brown surfaces show subtle traces of 
frosty luster. Intermingled copper-brown patina is more pronounced 
on the reverse, the obverse with faint lilac and powder blue undertones 
evident as the coin dips into a light. The planchet cutter mark is quite 
pronounced and arcs through the upper right obverse, lower right 
reverse. Yet even so, this piece is sharply struck with virtually all 
features crisp and only minor softness to the seated figure’s head at 
the upper reverse border. Centering is quite good, as well, the reverse 
drawn trivially to 11 oclock, affecting only the denticulation. The 
planchet is of extremely high quality apart from the aforementioned 
mint error, totally devoid of additional flaws with nothing to further 
disrupt the design elements. Of the 1788 Miller 11-G variety, the 2021 
Clark reference on Connecticut coppers observes, “Planchet cutter 
marks and clips common.” That may be true, but few survivors from 
these dies are as well produced and expertly preserved as this near- 
Mint specimen. It is an exceptionally handsome piece that is sure to 
please even the pickiest State copper connoisseur. Struck from an 
advanced die state with clash marks in the left and right obverse field 
areas, the reverse with a prominent break at the letter I in INDE. 
PCGS# 687263. NGC ID: 2B3B. 
From the David Sterling Collection. 


CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEIT AND 
IMITATION HALFPENNIES 


1263 


1775 Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpenny. George III English 
Type. Overstruck on a (ca. 1797) Mail Coach Halfpenny Token. 
AK-26. Extremely Fine. 133.64 grains. Struck from the same dies as 
the gorgeous Choice Mint State coin sold as lot 5937 in the January 
2008 sale of the Ringo Collection. This overstrike, known by a small 
handful of examples, is popular among collectors as clear evidence 
that the production of backdated counterfeits continued well into the 
1790s. Most known examples struck over D&H Middlesex 363 show 
some degree of wear, evidence that these were made for circulation 
rather than as cabinet fodder for contemporary trade token collectors. 
Medium brown with steely highlights, and attractive, lightly glossy 
surfaces. A charming coin that is a pure jumble of designs from the 
host and the overstrike. 

From the David Sterling Collection. Earlier from Davissons Ltd. Auction A41, 

March 2022, lot 327. 


1264 


1785 Contemporary Imitation Halfpenny. George III English 
Type. Newman 50-85A. Very Fine. 122.2 grains. Light brown, glossy 
and attractive, notwithstanding a single green pit in right reverse field. 
Eric Newman wrote about the 1781 and 1785 counterfeit halfpence in 
his seminal 1988 ANS Museum Notes 33 article, documenting the dies 
and pairings then known to him; this was the plate coin for obverse 
50 and reverse 85A, and serves in that capacity for obverse 50 in the 
“1785 Family” chapter in the 2018 reference Contemporary Counterfeit 
Halfpenny & Farthing Families. The Newman 50-85A die marriage is 
extremely rare, missing from the 1998 C4 Auction of the preeminent 
Mike Ringo Collection of 1781 and 1785 counterfeit halfpence, with 
no appearances in our online archives. In fact, the authors of the 
“1785 Family” chapter had to rely on an image of the 1988 Newman 
Plate to illustrate obverse 50, further demonstrating the rarity of “live” 
specimens of this die pairing that they could have photographed for 
the chapter. This coin in fact brought $4,560, a final recognition of the 
die pairing’s rarity and this coin’s overall attractiveness. 
From Heritage’s sale of the Eric P. Newman Collection, Part XI, November 2018, 
lot 15043; our sale of the Sydney E Martin Collection, April 2023 Collectors 
Choice Online Auction, lot 90363. Heritage lot tag and Martin collector envelope 
with attribution and provenance notes included. 


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VERMONT COPPERS 


1265 


1786 Maris 23-R, W-4945. Rarity-3. Curved Plow Beam, Narrow 
Shield, Blundered Six. VF-20 (PCGS). Warm olive-brown patina 
with intermingled autumn-orange highlights and, on the reverse 
only, a few light carbon spots expressed as swirls of deeper color. The 
strike is a bit off center to 8 oclock on both sides, although only the 
denticulation is affected. The shield is worn smooth, but bold VF 
detail is noted for all other major design elements. A bit rough from 
handling when viewed under a glass, although the in hand appearance 
is smooth in the absence of sizeable marks. 
PCGS# 496. NGC ID: AUKK. 


1266 


1787 Maris 39-a, W-5195. Rarity-2. No Sprig Above Plow, Small 
Head. EF-45 BN (NGC). Original autumn-brown patina with 
intermingled olive highlights, this is an attractive coin to represent 
the wider New Jersey copper series in a type set of colonial and early 
federal era coinage. Detail is bold to sharp for most design elements, 
and all are fully appreciable. Close inspection with a loupe reveals 
light roughness to the texture, much of it as made, but there are 
sizeable or otherwise noteworthy marks. A shallow straight planchet 
clip just before 3 oclock relative to the obverse is as made. Certainly 
not a Condition Census specimen, yet still a nice coin and a higher 
grade survivor of this die pairing. 
PCGS# 506. NGC ID: 2B4N. 


1267 


1786 Vermont Copper. Landscape. RR-6, Bressett 4-D, W-2020. 
Rarity-2. VERMONTENSIUM. Fine-12 (PCGS). Dominant 
medium golden-brown patina with splashes of deeper charcoal-olive 
around much of the obverse periphery, as well as over the upper third 
of the reverse. The eye in the center on the latter side is exceptionally 
crisp, central obverse a bit soft, but with the sun largely discernible. 
The impression is drawn toward the lower left obverse, right reverse, 
with peripheral detail soft to absent in those areas. Otherwise we 
note suitably bold definition for the assigned grade with most major 
design elements readily evident, including the last three digits in the 
date. The planchet is trivially flawed at lower left obverse, to no great 
detriment, and while there is a touch of scale associated with the 
aforementioned deeper color, the surfaces are remarkably smooth in 
hand for a Landscape Vermont that saw this extensive circulation. A 
perennially popular RR number for type purposes, represented here 
by an engaging Fine example. 
PCGS# 800826. NGC ID: 2B57. 


1268 


1786 Landscape. RR-7, Bressett 5-E, W-2025. Rarity-3. 
VERMONTENSIUM. EF-40 (PCGS). A premium example from these 
dies, boldly struck and well centered on a particularly choice planchet 
that is smooth apart from a thin, shallow reverse flaw extending into 
the center from the border at 9 oclock. Softness of detail is minor and 
confined to the right obverse and reverse peripheries, although even 
in those areas the lettering is readily evident. Most other features are 
sharply rendered, the in hand appearance impressively smooth in 
the absence of all but faint handling marks and a few microscopic 
pits that are easily overlooked. Warmly and evenly toned in golden- 
brown, the discerning collector would be hard pressed to find a more 
technically sound and attractive example of this challenging early 
Federal era copper type. 
PCGS# 545. NGC ID: 2B57. 


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KENTUCKY TOKENS 


1269 


Undated (ca. 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8800. Rarity-1. 
Copper. Plain Edge. MS-64 BN (PCGS). OGH. Original, slightly 
dusky surfaces show intermingled olive highlights to dominant 
sandy-brown patina. An ancient spot in the right obverse field is 
noted for accuracy, but of distracting marks we find nothing to report. 
Sharply struck throughout, and impressively so for the type, this is an 
attractive piece to represent the American-themed Kentucky token in 
a Mint State collection. 
PCGS# 614. NGC ID: AUBL. 


1270 


Undated (ca. 1793-1795) Kentucky Token. W-8810. Rarity-5. 
Copper. LANCASTER Edge. MS-65+ BN (PCGS). This is a 
satiny, tight and exceptionally smooth example. The strike is drawn 
trivially to 6 oclock on the obverse, 7:30 on the reverse, but only 
the denticulation is affected. All major design elements are razor 
sharp, the surfaces with ample traces of faded mint color mingling 
with dominant golden-brown and olive patina. Produced in large 
quantities in England as part of the Conder token series, the Kentucky 
tokens of the early to mid 1790s derive their popular name from 
the letter K at the top of the pyramid on the reverse, a reference to 
Kentucky, which was admitted to the Union as the 15th state on June 
1, 1792. Whitman-88 10 offered here is a scarce variety, most examples 
in numismatic hands are Plain Edge pieces of the W-8800 attribution. 
PCGS# 623. NGC ID: AUBN. 


WASHINGTON PIECES 


1271 


Undated (possibly ca. 1793) Washington Success Medal. Small 
Size. Musante GW-44, Baker-267A, W-10877. Brass. Plain Edge. 
AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. Delightful brassy-olive surfaces reveal 
iridescent reddish-apricot undertones as the medal dips into a light. 
Traces of frosty to semi-reflective luster are also evident, both sides 
well composed and smooth to further support coveted CAC approval. 
The eye in the center of the reverse is blunt, as made and typical, 
but actual wear is minimal and largely confined to the high points 
of Washington's portrait. As nice an AU as one is likely to find to 
represent this scarce and popular type. 
PCGS# 782. NGC ID: 2VZ9. 


1272 


“1799” (1800) Washington Funeral Urn Medal. Musante GW-70, 
Baker-166C, Dies 1-B. White Metal. Fine-12 (PCGS). Pierced for 
suspension as 12 oclock, as all seen. The dies for these medals were 
cut by Jacob Perkins of Newburyport, Massachusetts, and the pieces 
were struck in early 1800 in preparation for the February 22nd civic 
funeral procession in Boston. There are at least six die combinations 
known, suggestive of a large production and they seem to have been 
distributed widely. However, in all metals but gold they are often seen 
in hard worn to Very Fine condition, as here. White metal pieces 
are often pested and deep gray, with other impairments in the soft 
metal. The offered specimen is superior in this regard with warm, 
even color in pewter gray to surfaces that are smooth apart from light 
to moderate marks that are commensurate with the assigned grade. 
Isolated softness in peripheral areas is noted, but most major design 
elements are discernible, and many are quite bold. All example of 
this type are highly desired, and well worn pieces that are as nicely 
preserved as this one are very much prized. 
PCGS# 410788. 


STRUCK COPIES OF COLONIAL COINS 
AND RELATED 


1273 


“1737” (1860s) Higley Copper. Bolen Copy. W-14275, 
Kenney-4, Musante JAB-10. THE VALVE OF THREE PENCE / 
CONNECTICVT, 3 Hammers. Brass. MS-64 (PCGS). Beautiful 
satin to softly frosted surfaces exhibit iridescent olive-gray toning to 
a base of deep brassy-gold. Sharply defined throughout, although the 
obverse is a bit tight to the lower border. Impressively smooth in hand, 
and not all that far removed from full Gem Uncirculated quality. No 
contemporary reports suggest that brass impressions from these dies 
were emitted from Bolen’s shop, so the supposition follows that this 
was produced by Dr. Edwards. Either way, these seem fairly rare in 
brass, and this is one of the nicest we have ever had the privilege of 
bringing to auction. 
PCGS# 535247. 


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1274 


“1737” (1860s) Higley Copper. Bolen Copy. W-14285, 
Kenney-4, Musante JAB-10. THE VALVE OF THREE PENCE 
/ CONNECTICVT, 3 Hammers. Silver. MS-65 (PCGS). The 
finest certified striking from these dies in silver that we have 
handled in recent memory. It is a richly original Gem example 
with delightful toning in champagne-pink iridescence that yields 
to warmer olive-russet at the borders. Just a tad softly struck 
here and there around the peripheries, yet sharp elsewhere, 
with full luster in a bright, frosty texture. According to Neil 
Musante (The Medallic Works of John Adams Bolen, 2002), just 


two examples of this type were struck in silver by Bolen, but 
the dies were sold by him to Dr. Frank Smith Edwards shortly 
after they were cut in 1864. Although it is believed that Edwards 
made some additional impressions, the number appears to have 
been limited as these are still very rare in silver. In his cataloging 
for our (Stack’s) Ford XIV Sale, Michael Hodder knew of four 
examples in this metal, and Ford owned three. A fourth and 
fifth appeared in several of our sales from 2014 to 2020, and the 
present Gem is a sixth. An intriguing and elusive type that is 
always in demand among specialists. 
PCGS# 535246. 


FuGIO CENTS 


1275 


1787 Pointed Rays. Newman 12-M, W-6800. Rarity-3. STATES 
UNITED, 4 Cinquefoils. VF-25 (PCGS). Well centered in strike on 
the obverse, if a bit soft at left, the reverse impression is drawn to 11 
oclock with the left and upper borders flush with the outside of the 
rings. A thin flan flaw extends into the base of the sundial from the 
lower obverse border, reverse with a small spot on the ring outside the 
letter E in STATES, but otherwise the surfaces are pleasingly smooth 
in hand. Warmly and evenly toned in autumn-brown. 
PCGS# 878096. NGC ID: 227W. 


1276 


1787 Pointed Rays. Newman 12-Z, W-6830. Rarity-5-. STATES 
UNITED, Label With Raised Rims, Large Letters in WE ARE 
ONE. Fine-12 (PCGS). Always a popular variety in this series, and 
represented here by a pleasing light autumn-brown example. The 
surfaces are evenly toned with only a few trivial flan flaws scattered 
about, and no sizeable marks. A shallow edge bruise at 6 oclock, 
however, is noted. Medal turn, as usual, and from a typical late state of 
each die with some as-struck weakness at the peripheries and central 
reverse, the raised rims on the label requiring some persistence to 
discern. 
PCGS# 878500. NGC ID: 2B8E. 


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HALF CENTS 


1277 


1793 Head Left. C-3. Rarity-3. Good Details—Environmental 
Damage (PCGS). This one year design type, the premier issue in the 
United States half cent series, enjoys strong collector demand at all 
levels of preservation. The present example has a discernible date, 
mostly outlined portrait of Liberty, and about 75% of the features on 
the reverse identifiable. 

PCGS# 1000. NGC ID: 2222. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


1278 


1793 Head Left. C-3. Rarity-3. Fair-2 (PCGS). A wholesome 
and appealing example for the assigned grade, Liberty’s portrait is 
complete, as is much of the word LIBERTY. Additionally, the top of 
the date is discernible. The reverse is worn nearly smooth, but with 
patience one can discern enough of the numerator in the fraction and 
the surrounding ribbon to identify the reverse die. When taken in 
conjunction with the diagnostics on the obverse, the C-3 attribution 
is confirmed. Problem free despite having seen extensive commercial 
use with even, original medium brown patina. An excellent type 
candidate for the collector assembling a “Low Ball” set on the PCGS 
Registry. 

PCGS# 1000. NGC ID: 2222. 

From our (Coin Galleries’) sale of April 1998, lot 1800; our November 2020 Auc- 

tion, lot 5002. Coin Galleries lot tag included. 


1279 


1795 C-1. Rarity-2. Lettered Edge, With Pole. EF-45 (PCGS). 
Medium olive-golden with bold details, excellent centering and solid 
in-hand eye appeal. Even under close examination, the surfaces (both 
sides) are smooth and essentially mark free. One of 139,690 half cents 
struck of all varieties - no copper was coined from January through 
September of the year at the Mint to allow for silver and gold coinage 
production; the coppers began issuing from the dies in October and 
a portion of the 1795-dated half cents were struck into early 1796. A 
curious year for coppers, with 1795 issues known on heavier lettered 
edge planchets as well as lighter plain edge pieces - the Act of March 3, 
1795 allowed for the lowering of weight standards for all copper coins 
- and with some struck on spoiled large cent planchets and cut down 
Talbot, Allum & Lee tokens. Choice for the grade and a coin that will 
be appreciated by half cent enthusiasts and type coin collectors alike. 

PCGS# 1009. NGC ID: 2224. 

From our sale of the Abernathy Collection, Winter 2022 Auction, November, lot 6004. 


1280 


1795 C-6a. Rarity-2. Plain Edge, No Pole. Thin Planchet. 
Overstruck on a Talbot, Allum & Lee Cent. Fine-12 (PCGS). OGH. 
A handsome, fully original circulated survivor of this popular die 
pairing in the Liberty Cap half cent series. Both sides are toned in deep 
copper-rose with a bit of roughness to the surfaces, yet a pleasingly 
smooth appearance for the grade in the absence of sizeable marks. All 
major design elements are fully appreciable, and most are quite bold. 
Remnants of the undertype are faint, but discernible with patience at 
the upper obverse border, especially outside the letter T in LIBERTY. 


PCGS# 1018. NGC ID: 2225. 


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1281 


1808/7 C-2. Rarity-3. EF Details—Bent (PCGS). An intriguing 
offering for half cent variety enthusiasts, this coin provides 
uncommonly bold detail for the 1808/7 C-2 attribution at a more 
affordable price point. Most major design elements are sharp, in fact, 
and the surfaces are originally toned in deep, steely copper-brown. 
Some ancient encrustation is noted, as are a couple of small marks 
on Liberty’s neck, but the only truly significant detraction is a crimp 
at the lower right obverse border that explains the PCGS qualifier. 
Cohen-2 is by far the more readily obtainable die marriage of the 
1808/7 half cent, its C-1 predecessor a notable rarity with perhaps just 
16 to 20 coins extant. This variety is scarce in its own right, as the 
obverse suffered a terminal cud break at the upper right border that 
forced the Mint to retire the die. The reverse went on to strike normal 
date examples in the C-3 pairing, that variety clearly accounting for 
the majority of 1808-dated half cents produced. 


The 1808/7 C-2 is a noteworthy condition rarity in all grades above 
VF; the sole Uncirculated survivor, the PCGS MS-64 BN from the 
Missouri Cabinet Collection, was auctioned by Ira & Larry Goldberg 
for $483,000 in January 2014, lot 90. This bold EF coin is sure to catch 
the eye of astute collectors. Manley Die State 2.0. 

PCGS# 1110. NGC ID: 222L. 


1282 


1826 C-1. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (NGC). CAC. Thoroughly 
choice surfaces with some good gloss to the obverse, the reverse 
predominantly satiny in texture. Both sides are smooth and tight, the 
latter with original mint color faded down to warm autumn-brown. 
An arc of similar color adorns the lower right obverse, the balance 
of that side with rich antique copper-brown toning. With a bold to 
sharp strike and impressively smooth appearance, there is much to 
recommend this Classic Head half cent for inclusion in a high quality 
Mint State type set. Manley Die State 4.0. 
PCGS# 1144. NGC ID: 222U. 


LARGE CENTS 


1283 


1793 Chain Reverse. S-1. Rarity-4. AMERI. Poor/Fair Details— 
Graffiti (PCGS). Liberty’s profile, the chain and half of the reverse 
legend are still visible. The initials EH in the upper reverse field 
account for the PCGS qualifier. Certainly an acceptable example of 
this popular and scarce die pairing of the United States Mint’s premier 
large cent issue, the only one with the AMERI. presentation on the 
reverse. 

PCGS# 1340. NGC ID: 223G. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Coin Galleries’) 

sale of April 1985, lot 1705. Lot tag included. 


1284 


1793 Chain Reverse. S-2. Rarity-4+. AMERICA, Without Periods. 
Good Details—Cleaned (PCGS). With the word AMERICA fully 
legible (if soft) and the lowest locks of Liberty’s hair plainly evident, 
the Sheldon-2 attribution is confirmed for this well worn Chain 
cent. Most other design elements are at least partially discernible, 
the portrait well outlined and the chain motif bold, but the date is 
very weak and largely obscured by wear. Dominant link pink color 
with intermingled olive-brown patina. As a historic one year type, the 
Chain cent of 1793 is eagerly sought at all levels of preservation, by 
both type collectors and early copper enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 1341. NGC ID: 223F. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


1285 


1793 Wreath Reverse. S-8. Rarity-3. Vine and Bars Edge. Fine 
Details—Excessive Corrosion (PCGS). From the first year of large 
cent production in the fledgling U.S. Mint comes this more affordable 
survivor of the one year Wreath Reverse type. Liberty's portrait, the 
sprig below, and the wreath on the reverse retain the boldest definition. 
PCGS# 1347. NGC ID: 223H. 
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1286 


1793 Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. Fine 
Details—Rim Damage (PCGS). A prong of the PCGS holder 
obscures the portion of the edge required to determine between the 
S-11B and S-11C attributions. This is an originally toned, deep olive- 
copper example with most major design elements well outlined and 
fully appreciable. Mentionable softness is confined to the upper right 
reverse periphery, which is quite weak with the lettering there difficult 
to discern. A flan flaw behind Liberty’s head and scratches through 
the end of the bust are noted, as are several shallow edge bruises that 
explain the PCGS qualifier. More affordable circulated quality for this 
historic one year design type from the early large cent series. 
PCGS# 1350. NGC ID: 223]. 


1287 


1793 Liberty Cap. S-13. Rarity-4-. VF Details—Environmental 
Damage (PCGS). The Sheldon-13 is the most frequently encountered 
die pairing of the scarce, transitional 1793 Liberty Cap issue, and the 
obvious choice for date and major variety collectors. Heavy porosity 
to both sides explains the PCGS qualifier. Warm medium olive-brown 
color throughout with most major design elements at least partially 
discernible, including the date. 
PCGS# 1359. NGC ID: 223L. 


1288 


1799/8 S-188. Rarity-4. AG-3 (PCGS). Liberty’s portrait and the 
word LIBERTY are near-fully outlined, and the tops of all four digits 
in the date are discernible. There is less detail remaining on the 
reverse, but rotating the coin under a strong light will reveal some 
portions of the wreath, many letters in the legend, and much of the 
denomination 1/200. In other words, there are enough features here 
to make a positive attribution for this key date Draped Bust cent. 
Microscopically rough, a bit more so on the reverse, with a few minor 
pits on the obverse, yet free of sizeable marks. 
PCGS# 1446. NGC ID: 2247. 


1289 


1799 S-189. Rarity-2. Poor/Fair Details—Environmental Damage 
(PCGS). More affordable circulated quality for this eagerly sought, 
key date issue among early date large cents. Deep medium and olive- 
brown patina blankets surfaces that exhibit a bit of good gloss. The 
date is fully legible, Liberty’s portrait is well outlined, and many of the 
design elements on the reverse are discernible. Free of verdigris and 
mentionable marks, yet rough and pitted overall to explain the PCGS 
qualifier. 

PCGS# 36140. NGC ID: 2246. 

From Ira & Larry Goldberg's Pre-Long Beach Auction of February 2020, lot 654. 

Lot tag and collector tag with attribution notation included. 


1290 


1801 S-219. Rarity-2. 3 Errors Reverse. Fine-12 BN (NGC). An 
attractive autumn-brown example with tinges of pale rose discernible 
as the coin dips into a light. The texture is microgranular, both 
sides with a few faint pin scratches scattered about, but the in hand 
appearance is pleasingly smooth for a well circulated early date large 
cent. Most major design elements are boldly outlined, and all are 
discernible, allowing for ready attribution. This is the most dramatic 
of the blundered reverse dies that Mint employees prepared for 
cent coinage in 1801. It is known in two pairings, with Sheldon-219 
encountered far more frequently than S-218 in numismatic circles. 
Yet while S-219 is not a major rarity in an absolute sense, it is a 
remarkable condition rarity with only a single Mint State coin (per 
EAC standards) in both the Bland and 2015 Noyes census listings. 
Additional Condition Census coins are mostly AU or EF. The dramatic 
nature of the engraving blunders and its listing in the Guide Book has 
resulted in strong demand for S-219 large cents in all grades. Market 
reaction is particularly positive for examples with pleasing color and 
overall bold detail, as seen on the specimen offered here. 
PCGS# 36272. NGC ID: 224C. 


1291 


1806 S-270, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Unc Details—Tooled 
(PCGS). A sharp and rather inviting example with some good gloss 
intermingled with evidence of a smoothing that helps to explain the 
PCGS qualifier. The surfaces have been retoned nicely, though, and 
now display dominant steely-copper with speckled autumn-orange 
highlights. This single die variety issue has always been popular 
with large cent enthusiasts, and this conditionally scarce Mint State 
survivor still has much to offer in the highly competitive numismatic 
market of the 21st century. 
PCGS# 1513. NGC ID: 224L. 


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1292 


1807/6 S-272. Rarity-4+. Small 7, Blunt 1. Fair-2 (PCGS). A key 
variety for both Guide Book and Sheldon collectors. The 1807/6 small 
overdate is well known for being as condition sensitive as it is elusive. 
The offered specimen has much to recommend despite its low grade. 
The surfaces are above average, a smooth steel-brown with just some 
minor scratches on the face and reverse rim. The legends are worn but 
the all-important date is completely visible. A charming piece that will 
appeal to many collectors lacking this variety. 

PCGS# 36439. NGC ID: 224N. 

Ex Jack Beymer; Superior’s sale of the Roger S. Cohen, Jr. Collection, February 

1992 Sale, lot 1032; our sale of the Bill Woytasek Collection, March 2021 Auction, 

lot 8640. Lot tags and collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes 

included. 


1293 


1818 N-10. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (NGC). CAC. Warm olive-brown 
patina, both sides retain traces of faded rose-rose mint color that are 
most pronounced at the borders. This is a pleasingly bold example 
in terms of striking detail with a generally smooth, frosty texture 
throughout. One of the most popular Matron Head cent varieties 
for Mint State type purposes, the 1818 Newcomb-10 comprised the 
majority of coins in the famous Randall Hoard. This hoard, which 
contained thousands of large copper cents mostly dated from 1817 
through 1820, was rumored to have been found beneath a railroad 
platform in Georgia some time after the Civil War, but before 1869. 
Supposedly hidden in a small keg (or multiple kegs), the hoard was 
named for John Swan Randall of Norwich, New York, who purchased 
the coins after they had changed hands several times since their 
discovery. After Randall’s death in 1878, the coins that remained were 
offered at auction by Edward D. Cogan. The most readily available 
variety from the Randall Hoard is the 1818 N-10, as above, followed 
by the 1820 N-13. Over the years, even as late as the 1970s, it was 
not unheard of to find groups of Randall Hoard cents offered by coin 
dealers. However, as the 20th century came to a close, examples were 
usually found as individual pieces. 


This premium Choice Mint State example undoubtedly traces it 
provenance to the Randall Hoard, and it is certainly among the finer 
cents found therein. A coin that will be just right for a high grade type, 
date or variety set. 

PCGS# 1600. NGC ID: 2253. 


1294 


1821 N-2. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS). Hard satin surfaces exhibit some 
good gloss on the obverse, where warm medium autumn brown 
patina dominates. The reverse is more deeply toned in steely olive- 
brown. A few dull marks on the obverse are commensurate with the 
assigned grade. Well centered on the planchet with overall bold detail 
remaining, this is a handsome Choice EF coin to represent a scarce 
key date issue among middle date large cents. 
PCGS# 1621. NGC ID: 2258. 


1295 


1822 N-12. Rarity-4. AU-58 BN (NGC). This scarce and conditionally 
challenged variety is easily attributed by looking at the reverse, where 
the tip of the leaf under OF extends to the right side of the upright 
of the F, further to the right than on any other 1822 die pairing. The 
1822 Newcomb-12 is seldom offered, and when it is the example is 
often well circulated, if not also impaired. Our online archives include 
only three coins going back to 2015, only one of which is Mint State, 
the other two a VF-30 and a coin in a VF Details—Cleaned PCGS 
holder. Clearly this near-Mint survivor represents a fleeting bidding 
opportunity for advanced large cent variety enthusiasts. It is a satiny 
example with good gloss to surfaces that exhibit faded down mint 
color in golden-brown intermingled with warm antique copper 
patina. Well centered in strike and otherwise sharp, softness to the 
high points of Liberty’s portrait is largely attributed to light rub that 
helps explain the AU-58 numeric grade from NGC. Faint carbon 
spots and some wispy marks are more prevalent on the reverse, but 
none are singularly distracting. Attractive in hand, and sure to see 
spirited bidding. 


PCGS# 36745. NGC ID: 2259. 


1296 


1828 N-3. Rarity-2. Large Narrow Date. MS-61 BN (NGC). A 
pleasantly frosty example with strong eye appeal at this grade level. 
The strike is uniform and sharp for the variety, imparting the stars 
with distinct centrils. Toned in burnt-caramel and steel-olive shades 
which are a bit deeper overall on the reverse. That side is rotated a 
few degrees clockwise from normal coin alignment. A couple of 
dull marks on Liberty’s cheek are the only singularly mentionable 
blemishes, both sides generally quite smooth in hand. 
PCGS# 36880. NGC ID: 225). 


1297 


1850 N-22. Rarity-3+. MS-66 BN (NGC). CAC. With only nine 
examples of the 1850 N-22 seen in Mint State (per Bob Grellman, 
2021), it little wonder that this is the first we’ve offered in more than 
five years. A beautiful upper end Gem, both sides are smooth and 
lustrous with a softly frosted texture. Original mint color still clings to 
the protected areas around many of the design elements, the balance 
of the surfaces warmly toned in medium copper-brown with a tinge 
of intermingled pale rose. A few peripheral features are a bit soft, 
the detail otherwise sharp to full. Dull marks on Liberty's neck and 
lower cheek will serve to identify this important coin in future market 
appearances, for it is a contender for Condition Census standing for 
this die pairing. 
PCGS# 1889. NGC ID: 226G. 


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Proof-Only 1841 Half Cent Rarity 


Breen-1 Original 


2001 


1841 Braided Hair Half Cent. Original. B-1. Rarity-5-. Large 
Berries. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). Choice deep chocolate-brown with 
pleasing mint color highlighting the obverse periphery, particularly 
at the base of the obverse, and more generously but not as brightly 
around the reverse devices and legends. Very nice surface quality with 
only a thin old scratch under star 7 to note, no serious spotting or 
hairlines and only some light scattered contact marks here or there. 
Die crack through stars 3 to 7, full but subtle, Breen’s state II. 


Half cent production for circulation came to a halt in 1835, and from 
that point until 1849, all half cents produced in the intervening years 
were Proofs. The Braided Hair Proofs of 1840 to 1849 inclusive are 
scarce to rare, and are found in both “original” and “restrike” categories; 
these designations rely on the size of the berries in the reverse wreath. 
The present 1841 Proof half cent stands tall against all challengers in 
the PCGS BN category. 

PCGS# 1254. NGC ID: 26Z6. 

PCGS Population: 10; 6 finer in this category (Proof-67 BN finest). 

From our (American Numismatic Rarities’) Red Bank Collection sale, December 

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Lovely Choice VF 1793 S-1 Chain Cent 
Popular and Scarce AMERI. Variety 


2002 


1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-1. Rarity-4. AMERI. VF- 
30 (PCGS). This coin offers ample boldness of detail and superior eye 
appeal for a mid grade survivor of the perennially popular Sheldon-1 
Chain cent. Richly and evenly toned surfaces are bathed in medium 
copper-brown with a tinge of light olive. Both sides are impressively 
smooth in hand, the reverse maintaining this quality even under close 
inspection with a loupe. The obverse, however, exhibits numerous 
fine pin scratches that will require persistence to discern. Bold Choice 
VF detail throughout, the central obverse carries much of the wear - 
typical of the type - while the reverse is overall sharp. The date is clear, 
Liberty’s portrait is easy to appreciate in its entirety, and both sides 
exhibit a lovely hard frosty texture. 


The 1793 Chain cents are numismatic Americana at their finest. 
After pattern coinage in 1792, the first federal coins made for general 
circulation at the new Mint building in Philadelphia were struck at 
the end of February 1793, and delivered by the coiner in early March. 
These were the first large cents, production of which preceded that of 
half cents by several months. The pieces were put into circulation, with 
no known numismatic attention paid to them. Indeed, the number of 
people seriously interested in numismatics in the United States at that 
time could be counted on the fingers of one hand, and these gentlemen 
mainly concerned themselves with earlier and classic issues. 


A newspaper article at the time stated that the Chain motif on the 
reverse was but “an ill omen for Liberty,’ certainly not symbolic of 
our nation. No doubt for this reason the design was soon revised 
completely. The Chain cents are struck in rather low relief, whereas 
their successors, the Wreath cents, are in dramatic high relief, more so 
than any other large copper cent issue. 


Over the years the cents of 1793 have had special place in the hearts 
of numismatists. Indeed, the first photographic plate printed in The 
American Journal of Numismatics in 1869 was a panel of cents of 
this year gathered from various collections. Ever since numismatics 
became a widely popular hobby in 1857-1858, the ownership of a 1793 
Chain cent has been a badge of distinction. The Sheldon-1 die pairing, 
offered here, enjoys particularly strong demand not only as the first 
variety of large cent produced, but also as the only one of the Chain 
Reverse design with the AMERI. abbreviation in the legend. 


Today in 2023, the typical 1793 Chain cent ranges in grade from Good 
to Fine, punctuated by an occasional VE, and an even more occasional 
EF, Anything finer is a major rarity. The presently offered VF retains 
considerably more detail than most Sheldon-1 cents and is sure to 
see spirited bidding among both type collectors and early copper 
enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 1340. NGC ID: 223G. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from Lester Merkin’ sale of 

April 1966, lot 6; our (Stack’s) Dr. E. Yale Clarke Collection sale, October 1975, 

lot 37. 


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1793 Flowing Hair Cent. Chain Reverse. S-1. Rarity-4. AMERI. VF- 
25 (PCGS). Surprisingly for such a scarce and eagerly sought variety 
as the 1793 Sheldon-1 cent, this is the second example of this iconic 
variety to cross your cataloger’s desk for this sale. It is also a boldly 
defined VF coin, yet with warmer toning in even autumn-brown than 
the VF-30 in the preceding lot. Well defined overall, the reverse is 
expectably sharp, as is the word LIBERTY on the obverse. The date 
is a tad weak at left, but fully legible, and Liberty’s portrait is fully 


outlined despite typical (for the grade) softness in the center. A few 
old, dull marks are noted for both sides, these being less numerous and 
far less noticeable in hand on the reverse. With a hard, frosty texture 
and pleasing appearance, this coin comes highly recommended for 
inclusion in a circulated type set or specialized early copper cabinet. 
PCGS# 1340. NGC ID: 223G. 
From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) Greater 
New York Numismatic Convention Sale of May 1985, lot 103. 


SMALL CENTS 


Finest PCGS-Certified Proof 1955 Cent 


2004 


1955 Lincoln Cent. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Offered is a 
truly memorable coin in a Proof Lincoln cent of any date, and what 
could very well be a once-in-a-lifetime bidding opportunity for the 
advanced collector seeking an example of the 1955 issue. This is a 
glorious specimen, as the assigned grade suggests, with virtually 
flawless surfaces dressed in vivid fire-orange mint color. Watery fields 
support satiny design elements, the entire package smooth in hand 
and virtually pristine. The Proof mintage of this issue is 378,200 pieces, 
not overly generous for the decade, and paltry in comparison to those 
of later date issues in the Proof Lincoln series. Even so, David W. Lange 


(The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents, 1996) states that “Fully red 
gems are readily available.” On the other hand, the author observes: 
“The greater number of new dies used also resulted in an increased 
population of cameos, though deep cameo examples are still quite 
rare.” This is the single finest example seen by PCGS in the DCAM 
category, a strike and condition rarity par excellence that belongs in a 
top ranked collection on the Set Registry. 

PCGS# 93374. NGC ID: 22LF. 

PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer. 


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Unrivalled Proof 1958 Lincoln Cent 


2005 


1958 Lincoln Cent. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An awe- 
inspiring Ultra Gem that approaches numismatic perfection. Vivid 
reddish-orange surfaces are as bright, fresh and smooth at the day the 
coin emerged from the dies. Those dies imparted not only razor sharp 
striking detail, but strong cameo contrast between reflective fields 
and satiny motifs. Expertly produced, carefully preserved, and sure to 
impress even the most discerning numismatist. 


The final Proof Lincoln cent of the Wheat Ears Reverse design type, 
the 1958 is a popular issue with numismatists. The mintage is generous 


for the era at 875,652 pieces, and examples are readily obtainable in 
most grades. David W. Lange (1996), however, opines that “Deep 
cameos, however, remain very rare.” As the single finest specimen seen 
by PCGS in the DCAM category, the significance of this offering for 
advanced type collectors and Lincoln cent Set Registry participants 
can hardly be overstated. 

PCGS# 93383. NGC ID: 22L]. 

PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer. 


Condition Rarity Proof 1959 Lincoln Cent 


2006 


1959 Lincoln Cent. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This virtually 
pristine beauty really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Bright, 
vivid surfaces possess full mint color in deep orange. The devices are 
sharply struck and possess a soft satin texture that contrasts markedly 
with deep reflectivity in the fields. Both sides are pristine in appearance, 
as befits the assigned grade, and will please even the most discerning 
numismatist. 


Frank Gasparro’s new reverse design for the cent made its debut in 
1959. The Philadelphia Mint struck 1,149,291 Proofs that year, a 
significant increase over the total achieved in 1958 (875,652 coins) 
for the final year of the Wheat Ears Reverse type. David W. Lange's 
comments in his 1996 reference The Complete Guide to Lincoln Cents 
are still appropriate today: 


The huge mintage of [the Proof 1959] has guaranteed that gems 
will always be common. The number of certified cameos and 
deep cameos is up from previous years in direct proportion to the 
increased mintage. They still, however, represent a tiny percentage 
of the total coinage and must be considered quite rare in a relative 
sense. 


At the threshold of numismatic perfection, the offered coin is 
exceedingly rare from a condition standpoint and is seemingly 
earmarked for inclusion in a top-flight set on the PCGS Registry. 

PCGS# 93386. NGC ID: 22LK. 

PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer. 


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NICKEL FIVE-CENT PIECES 


Exciting 3-1/2 Legged 1913 Type I Buffalo Nickel 


2007 


1913 Buffalo Nickel. Type I. FS-901. 3 1/2-Legged. MS-66 (PCGS). 
An important variety that we have become more familiar with only 
very recently, as this is the first 1913 Type I 3 1/2-Legged nickel that we 
can recall offering. These 3 1/2-Legged coins are the junior partners to 
the famous ‘37-D 3-Legged Buffalo. The 1913 Type I FS-901 is actually 
far rarer in numismatic circles, although it is not as well known as 
the *37-D 3-Legged. This is a high Condition Census offering for the 


former variety, and a breathtakingly beautiful premium Gem. Dusted 
with iridescent champagne-gold toning, the surfaces are lustrous, 
satiny, and readily reveal the finely textured finish of the Type I Buffalo 
nickel issues. Sure to see spirited bidding before finding its way into a 
top flight Buffalo nickel variety set on the PCGS Registry. 

PCGS# 38428. NGC ID: 22PW. 

PCGS Population (FS-901 attribution only): 2; with a single MS-66+ finer. 


Stunning Ultra Gem 1938-D/D Buffalo Nickel 
RPM-2 


2008 


1938-D/D Buffalo Nickel. RPM-2. Repunched Mintmark. MS-68 
(NGC). A pristine, breathtaking example of this terminal issue in 
the perennially popular Buffalo nickel series. The surfaces are awash 
in delicate champagne-pink toning that blends seamlessly with full, 
billowy mint luster. Well struck and essentially untouched. 


The Denver Mint was the sole facility to produce the Buffalo nickel 
in its final year. While the nation dipped back into recession in these 
years, demand for the coins eased off and many 1938-D Buffalo nickels 
sat in Treasury vaults. Collectors would have to wait until stocks of 


earlier coins were sufficiently depleted to warrant introduction into 
circulation. When that day came many fresh rolls of coins were 
stashed away by speculators and numismatists, making this issue one 
of the most readily available of all the Buffalo nickels in Mint State. 
The issue's availability drops off dramatically at the MS-68 level, the 
present example with the added desirability of the RPM-2 Repunched 
Mintmark attribution. A near-perfect example of one of the 20th 
century’s most acclaimed coin designs. 

PCGS# 93984. NGC ID: 22T2. 

NGC Census: 16; 0 finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is just 2/0. 


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HALF DIMES 


Handsome Near-Mint 1800 Half Dime 


2009 


1800 Draped Bust Half Dime. LM-1. Rarity-3. AU-58 (PCGS). 
Tinges of reddish-russet and steely-charcoal peripheral iridescence 
accent the otherwise olive-gray complexion of this Choice AU coin. 
Frosty luster abounds, emphasizing the overall excellent preservation 
of the surfaces. Only light friction is apparent across the high points 
and distracting blemishes are absent. Liberty’s portrait is sharp 
throughout, showing intricate hair strands and profile features, and 
much of the eagle’s plumage is also crisp. Struck from an advanced 
state of the dies, the obverse has a border break below the digits 00 
in the date, a crack up into the bust through the left side of the first 0, 
and the reverse is cracked through the letter M in AMERICA into the 
upper right portion of the shield. 


After a hiatus of two years (1798 and 1799) when no half dimes 
were struck, the Mint resumed production of this denomination in 
1800. Comprised of just five dates, the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle 
half dime is one of the shortest series in all of U.S. numismatics. Not 
surprisingly, it is also one of the most challenging types to collect in 
the finer circulated and all Mint State grades. Most such pieces seem 
to have survived as a matter of chance. While the LM-1 variety is the 
most common die marriage of the first year 1800 issue, examples are 
typically encountered in grades of EF and lower, often with problems. 
‘The present piece surely represents an important opportunity for half 
dime specialists and type collectors. 
PCGS# 4264. NGC ID: 2326. 


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DIMES 


Noteworthy Choice Uncirculated 1798/7 JR-1 Dime 


2010 


1798/7 Draped Bust Dime. JR-1. Rarity-3. 16 Stars on Reverse. MS- 
63 (PCGS). Richly toned, the obverse is dressed in dominant golden- 
apricot patina that yields to bolder steel-blue at the border. The reverse, 
on the other hand, is more lightly toned in iridescent champagne- 
gold. Both sides are remarkably well produced and preserved for 
this challenging early U.S. Mint silver type, well centered in strike 
with uniformly bold-to-sharp detail throughout the design. Smooth 
and frosty in texture, a real treat for the high grade type collector or 
advanced early dime enthusiast. 


The 1798/7 JR-1 dime has long been a favorite among numismatists 
thanks in part to its interesting pairing of an obverse die with a strong 
overdate and a reverse die last used to coin quarter eagles. Born out 
of an effort to commemorate Tennessee's admission to the Union in 
1796, the Mint tried several design concepts to place stars for each 
of the states on gold and silver coins. The full complement of 16 


stars was tried on the sole reverse die used for the 1797 quarter eagle 
but was soon abandoned as unsustainable and rather cumbersome 
in execution. Because the planchet size for the dime and quarter 
eagle were so close and good die steel was at a premium, dies were 
occasionally swapped between the two denominations. Such is the 
case here when this reverse was paired with an obverse die that bears 
a somewhat perplexing overdate where the large second 7 is barely 
covered by the much smaller 8 punch. Some 27,550 dimes were struck 
during calendar yar 1798, according to the Mint’s records, though 
the breakdown between varieties is not certain. Fortunately for dime 
specialists and type collectors seeking quality, the 1798/7 JR-1 is the 
most available of the early dimes in Mint State. This is a highly desirable 
and attractive example of an ever-popular and fascinating variety. 

PCGS# 4468. NGC ID: 236F. 

PCGS Population: 6; 17 finer (MS-65+ finest). 


Condition Census Full Bands 1918-D Mercury Dime 


2011 


1918-D Mercury Dime. MS-65+ FB (NGC). CAC. A dazzling Gem 
with satiny luster and virtually untouched surfaces. Exceptionally well 
struck with predominantly pearly-silver coloration across both sides. 
This is absolutely one of the most desirable survivors of this issue, an 
irresistible treasure for advanced Mercury dime specialists. 

A product of the wartime Denver Mint, the 1918-D was produced in 
large numbers (22,674,800 pieces), but with little regard for quality. 
Most coins were very weakly struck, even at the peripheries where 


sharpness is rarely an issue. It is thought that fewer than 20% of Mint 
State examples exhibit the central sharpness to qualify for the Full 
Bands designation, and these are largely confined to grades of MS- 
64 and lower. This NGC/CAC MS-65+ FB is a miraculous survivor 
showcasing exceptional production quality and preservation. 

PCGS# 4919. NGC ID: 23H6. 

NGC Census: 1; 1 finer in this category (MS-66+ FB). 

CAC Population: 6; 1. The former total includes coins certified both MS-65 FB 

and MS-65+ FB. 


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QUARTER DOLLARS 


Brilliant and Frosty Gem 1864 Seated Quarter 


2012 


1864 Liberty Seated Quarter. MS-66 (NGC). Offered is an exceptional 
Condition Census example of a rare circulation strike quarter from the 
Civil War era. Brilliant and intensely lustrous, both sides glow with a 
delightful frosty finish. The strike is fully executed with even the most 
intricate design elements crisp. Approaching perfection for the type, 
this outstanding upper end Gem will please the discerning collector. 


Silver coinage was withdrawn from circulation in the East and 
Midwest early in the Civil War, and the Philadelphia Mint produced 
few quarters for commercial use in 1864. In fact, sufficient bullion 


reached the Mint that year for a delivery of just 93,600 pieces. While 
some of these coins were exported at the time, others were hoarded 
and then released into circulation after April 20, 1876, when silver 
and paper currency achieved parity. Both scenarios conspired against 
the survival of high quality examples such as this NGC MS-66, which 
ranks among the finest obtainable in today’s market. 

PCGS# 5459. NGC ID: 23TY. 

NGC Census: 2; 2 finer (both MS-67). 


Low Mintage 1871-CC Quarter Rarity 


2013 


1871-CC Liberty Seated Quarter. Briggs 1-A, the only known dies. 
VG-8 (NGC). Attractive toning in blended steel and pearl-gray joins 
with outline definition to all major design elements to deliver strong 
eye appeal at the assigned grade level. The rims are also distinct on both 
sides, and the surfaces are generally smooth in hand with only wispy 
handling marks and light carbon specks that are easily overlooked by 
the unaided eye. 


The 1871-CC is a leading rarity among Liberty Seated quarters, which 
is saying quite a lot for a series replete with elusive and underrated 


issues. The Carson City Mint’s second delivery for the denomination, 
the mintage amounted to a mere 10,890 coins. These saw immediate 
and extensive circulation, which claimed most and left a paltry 
surviving population that CC-Mint expert Rusty Goe (2020) estimates 
at just 45 to 60 examples in all grades. Clearly this attractive, straight- 
graded example in an NGC VG-8 holder represents a significant find 
and fleeting bidding opportunity in today’s market. 
PCGS# 5479. NGC ID: 23UN. 


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1917 Standing Liberty Quarter. Type I. MS-67+ FH (PCGS). This 
is a truly outstanding quality 1917 Type I quarter. This piece is a 
definitive cut above the norm with silken satin-white surfaces that 
are at the threshold of numismatic perfection. Toning is minimal and 
largely confined to delicate golden overtones on the reverse, as well as 
a few russet speckles on the obverse. The strike is completely full in all 
areas, and the coin is simply a delight to behold. 


Although the Standing Liberty quarter issues of 1916 and early 1917 
are usually grouped together as the “Type I” design, there are subtle 
differences between the first and second year issues in this category. 
These differences are mostly confined to the obverse, with the 1917 
Type I coins displaying subtle changes to the olive branch, Liberty’s 
hand, stars and a few other design elements. Overall the finished 
product as represented by the 1917 Type I design is sharper and more 
refined than its 1916 counterpart. The reverse is basically unchanged, 


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although the hub that the Mint created for the 1917 Type I issues is 
sharper with better overall definition. 


With the aforementioned refinements, the 1917 Type I issues are 
far better produced and more sharply defined than their 1916 
predecessors. This is particularly true of the Philadelphia Mint’s 1917 
Type I delivery, high grade survivors of which are generally regarded 
as the most sharply stuck and attractive Standing Liberty quarters of 
any issue. With its expertly preserved and visually stunning surfaces, 
this remarkable condition rarity showcases the 1917 Type I quarter in 
its best light. As the ultimate type coin representing this design or a 
stellar quality example for inclusion in a Standing Liberty quarter set, 
there are few pieces that rival the appeal of this beautiful Superb Gem. 

PCGS# 5707. NGC ID: 242Z. 

PCGS Population: 20; 0 finer. 


Breathtaking Proof 1950 Quarter 


2015 


1950 Washington Quarter. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). The 
lightest silvery tinting hardly denies brilliance for this captivating 
Ultra Gem Proof. Bright silver-white surfaces display outstanding 
contrast between mirrored fields and softly frosted motifs. Virtually 
pristine, and worthy of the strongest bids. 


The 1950 is the first Proof quarter issue produced after World War II. 
With a relatively limited mintage of 51,386 pieces, it is the scarcest issue 


in the modern Washington series. PCGS has seen only two specimens 
at the Proof-68 Deep Cameo level, the offered coin and the example 
that realized an impressive $31,200 in Heritage’s January 2022 FUN 
Signature Auction. Once this specimen sells, it may be many years, if 
not decades before advanced Set Registry participants are presented 
with another opportunity at this grade level. 

PCGS# 95982. NGC ID: 27HW. 

PCGS Population: 2; 0 finer in this category. 


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HALF DOLLARS 


Classic 1796 Small Eagle Half Dollar 
O-101, 15 Stars 


2016 


1796 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 
Stars. VF Details—Filed Rims (PCGS). Offered is a more affordable, 
yet still numismatically desirable example of a classic rarity among 
early U.S. Mint half dollar design types. Plenty of bold to sharp striking 
detail remains from a nicely centered, overall well executed strike. 
Dominant pale sandy-silver retoning gives way to blushes of bolder 
reddish-russet and cobalt blue at the peripheries. Faint hairlining and 
a curiously glossy textured point to a cleaning, and an arcing scuff over 
and before Liberty’s neck is useful for provenance purposes. Evidence 
for the PCGS qualifier is more minor and not at all distracting when 
the coin is viewed in hand. Tompkins Die Stage 4/2. 


The half dollars that the United States Mint delivered in 1797 differed 
from those of 1794 and 1795. In late 1796 Mint personnel adopted 
Robert Scot’s Draped Bust, Small Eagle design that had already been 
used on 1795-dated silver dollars for use on the half dollar. The 
delivery of 1797 amounted to 3,918 pieces, 1,934 or so struck from 
one of two 1796-dated obverse dies. Surprisingly for a denomination 
that otherwise proved extremely popular with contemporary bullion 
depositors, no more half dollars were ordered until 1801, at which 


time the Heraldic Eagle reverse became current. The Draped Bust, 
Small Eagle half dollar, therefore, became an instant numismatic rarity 
- a two-year design type with a combined mintage of just 3,918 coins. 
Survivors of both the 1796 and 1797 dates are scarce to rare in all 
grades, and they never fail to cause a stir among advanced collectors 
whenever the coins make an appearance at auction. 


The 1796-dated half dollars were struck using two obverse dies and 
a single reverse die in two marriages. Overton-101, offered here, is 
easy to distinguish from O-102 as the former variety exhibits only 15 
stars around the obverse border. There are fewer than 100 different 
examples of the O-101 die marriage believed extant. The specimen 
offered here is included in the census of known examples published by 
Jon P. Amato (The Draped Bust Half Dollars of 1796-1797, 2012), where 
it is listed as Amato-139. 

PCGS# 6057. NGC ID: 24E9. 

From B. Max Mehl’ sale of the Charles H. Conover Collection, May 1914, lot 322; 

(possibly) our (Stack’s) sale of the Dr. Calvert L. Emmons Collection, September 

1969, lot 611. 


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2017 


1865 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. WB-8. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. 
MS-66 (PCGS). This handsome piece exhibits blushes of powder 
blue and pinkish-russet iridescence to dominant sandy-silver patina. 
Attractively original, the surfaces are also carefully preserved with the 
smooth appearance one would expect for the assigned grade. Sharply 
struck with full satiny mint luster. 

The story of the circulation strike 1865 half dollar mirrors that of 
the 1862, 1863 and 1864: relatively few were coined (511,400 pieces) 
and most were kept from entering commerce at the time due to the 


continuing economic uncertainty surrounding the end of the War 
and the beginning of Reconstruction. Limited numbers of Mint State 
examples were set aside by contemporary numismatists in later years, 
but nowhere enough to meet current collector demand for these 
popular Civil War era issues from the Philadelphia Mint. Among 
Uncirculated survivors, precious few can match or exceed the present 
Gem. 

PCGS# 6313. NGC ID: 24JF. 

PCGS Population: 8; 3 finer (MS-67 finest). 


Stunning Proof 1936 Half Dollar 
Key Date Walking Liberty Issue 


2018 


1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC. This 
is a breathtakingly beautiful Superb Gem that ranks among the finest 
Proof 1936 half dollars seen by PCGS. Ringed in warm golden-russet 
and olive-copper peripheral toning, the centers are dusted with softer 
sandy-gold and powder blue. Direct lighting calls forth not only a 
universally reflective finish from the dies, but also delicate undertones 
of iridescent champagne-gold and salmon-pink. Fully struck and 
expertly preserved, this enchanting specimen is sure to have no 
difficulty finding its way into a top ranked Walking Liberty half dollar 
set on the PCGS Registry. 


The first Proof half dollar struck in the United States Mint since 1915, 
and the first of the Walking Liberty design type, the popularity of the 
1936 with today’s collectors knows no bounds. This is also the key date 
issue among Proof Walkers, the mintage of 3,901 pieces lower than 
that of the other six issues in this brief Proof series. Eagerly sought at 
all levels of preservation, the 1936 is a monumental condition rarity 
above the basal Proof-67 level. A fleeting opportunity that is sure to 
entice advanced collectors. 

PCGS# 6636. NGC ID: 27V4. 

PCGS Population: 17; with a single Proof-68+ finer. 

CAC Population: 35; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-67 and Proof-67+. 


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2019 


1936 Walking Liberty Half Dollar. Proof-67+ (PCGS). CAC. An 
exceptional Superb Gem Proof with eye appeal that matches the 
magnificent quality. Fully struck and sharply defined with a dusting of 
iridescent silver-blue and warm bronze patina. Substantial reflectivity 
gleams from the fields on each side, offering strong contrast with 


the satiny luster on the devices. An important and fleeting bidding 
opportunity for advanced collectors and Set Registry participants. 
PCGS# 6636. NGC ID: 27V4. 
PCGS Population: 17; with a single Proof-68+ finer. 
CAC Population: 35; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-67 and Proof-67+. 


Dazzling Superb Gem 1942-S Half Dollar 


2020 


1942-S Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). This incredible 
coin resonates with full mint frost and luster. The surfaces are as close 
to perfection as can be imagined. The strike is better than average as 
Liberty has her left thumb just barely outlined, and there are bold skirt 
lines below; the eagle's trailing thigh is soft, as expected for this San 
Francisco Mint issue. Undoubtedly one of the very finest known of 
this date, and a coin of extraordinary beauty and quality that will be an 
important addition to an advanced registry collection. 


Trailing only the 1941-S, the 1942-S is the rarest “short set” Walking 
Liberty half dollar in the finest Mint State grades. With a mintage of 
12.7 million coins, the 1942-S half dollar is readily available up through 
grades of MS-65, but becomes incredibly rare at the Superb Gem level. 
This MS-67 example approaches the top of the PCGS Population 
Report for the issue, with a mere three coins finer. 

PCGS# 6617. NGC ID: 2488. 

PCGS Population: 14; 3 finer (all MS-67+). 

From our sale of the Abigail Collection, Part III, Spring 2023 Auction, March, lot 

3132. 


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Superb Gem 1946-D Half Dollar 
Among the Finest Seen by NGC and CAC 


2021 


1946-D Walking Liberty Half Dollar. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC. This 
lovely Superb Gem exhibits delicate champagne-gold iridescence with 
splashes of bolder pinkish-apricot toning. The luster is full, smooth 
and frosty throughout, and the strike is bold to sharp throughout. A 
technically superior, aesthetically pleasing example that is worthy of 
the strongest bids. 


One of the most common Walking Liberty half dollars from all eras in 
Mint State, and the most common in Gem MS-65 and higher grades, 
the 1946-D clearly benefitted from its production after the end of World 
War II in 1945. The Allied victory led to a contraction in the United 
States’ economy beginning in 1946 which, in turn, led to reduced 
demand for new circulating coinage. This reduced demand resulted 
in a mintage of just 2,151,000 pieces for the 1946-D - the lowest in 
the Walking Liberty “short set” of 1941 to 1947. The smaller mintage 


led to widespread hoarding on the part of contemporary dealers and 
speculators, who set aside large numbers of Mint State examples. Since 
this issue is both well produced and well preserved, it is an outstanding 
type candidate for collectors of high quality U.S. Mint coinage. Most 
such buyers settle for a certified coin in MS-66, at which grade level the 
1946-D is readily obtainable and quite affordable. Greater persistence 
and deeper pockets are required to pursue this issue in higher grades, 
however, and in certified MS-67+ the 1946-D is the province of the 
most seasoned and well funded numismatists. Beautifully toned to 
match its nearly unsurpassed technical quality, this condition rarity is 
sure to sell for a strong premium. 

PCGS# 6628. NGC ID: 24SK. 

NGC Census: 32; with a single MS-68 finer. 


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Rare Deep Cameo Proof 1950 Franklin Half 
Single Finest Certified by PCGS 


2022 


1950 Franklin Half Dollar. Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Here 
is an exceptionally well produced and preserved example of a key 
date Proof Franklin half dollar issue. Untoned surfaces set off the 
remarkable Deep Cameo finish. Silky smooth and virtually pristine, 
even the finest collection of this popular 20th century series would be 
greatly enhanced by this lovely upper end Gem. 

The 1950 is not only the first Proof half dollar of this type, but it is also 


the most challenging to collect. The mintage of 51,386 Proofs is the 
lowest in this series, and most survivors show considerable evidence 


of having been poorly made or carelessly handled. According to 

Rick Tomaska in the 2002 edition of The Complete Guide to Franklin 

Half Dollars, “Glue spots, the use of overused dies, poor packaging, 

improper handling, all conspire to make high quality examples of this 

date extremely scarce or rare.’ Franklin half dollar enthusiasts would 

be wise to take full advantage of the opportunity that this lot represents. 
PCGS# 96691. NGC ID: 27VA. 


PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in this category. PCGS reports only nine certification events in all grades in 
the DCAM category. 


Scarce Type I Reverse 1956 Proof Half Dollar 
Tied for Finest Certified in the PCGS DCAM Category 


2023 


1956 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-901. Type I Reverse. Proof-68 Deep 
Cameo (PCGS). Blushes of pale silver-blue iridescence drift over 
both sides of this predominantly brilliant specimen. The surfaces are 
expertly preserved and, in the absence of even trivial blemishes, allow 
ready appreciation of strong field to device contrast. 

The Mint made a slight alteration to the Franklin half dollar design 


partway through 1956. The old Type I reverse hub features four 
feathers on the eagle's left wing, while the new Type II coins show three 


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feathers left of the perch. The former are about 10 times scarcer than 
their later counterparts, and are major strike and condition rarities at 
the present grade level. In fact, they are among the rarest coins in the 
series after the 1961 Doubled Die Reverse. This dazzling Ultra Gem 
is a delight to behold and would serve as a leading highlight in a top 
ranked PCGS Registry Set. 

PCGS# 96686. NGC ID: 24TV. 

PCGS Population: 6; 0 finer in this category. 


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Stunning Cameo Proof 1961 DDR Half Dollar 
Finest Certified by PCGS 


2024 


1961 Franklin Half Dollar. FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-67 
Cameo (PCGS). A virtually perfect specimen of this popular Doubled 
Die Reverse variety. The surfaces are platinum-white and sport 
outstanding field to device contrast of the kind rarely seen in examples 
of this Fivaz-Stanton number. Both sides are without flaws beneath a 
glass. 


The 1961 Doubled Die Reverse has a loyal following not only for its 
scarcity but for the strong doubling of the reverse, most easily noticed 
in the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. It is, in fact, the strongest known 


Doubled Die of the Franklin series and, per Rick Tomaska (2018), 
“is the king of the 20th-century Proof half dollar error varieties?” The 
author further describes Cameo specimens as “extremely rare” and, 
indeed, PCGS has bestowed a CAM designation on only four different 
occasions. This dazzling Superb Gem is the finest of the quartet and 
would serve as a centerpiece in the finest advanced Franklin half dollar 
collection on the Set Registry. 
PCGS# 86689. NGC ID: 24TZ. 


PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in this category. There are no Deep Cameo specimens certified, and PCGS 
reports only four grading events at all levels in the Cameo category. 


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Phenomenal 1964 FS-401 Kennedy 50¢ 
Popular Accented Hair Variety 


2025 


1964 Kennedy Half Dollar. FS-401. Type I, Accented Hair. Proof-68 
Deep Cameo (PCGS). OGH. This delightful Proof is virtually pristine 
with minimally toned, golden-tinged surfaces. The finish is decidedly 
cameoed with bold contrast between frosty devices and deeply 
mirrored fields. 


Of the 3,950,762 Proofs that the Philadelphia Mint struck for the first 
year 1964 Kennedy half dollar, Rick Tomaska (A Guide Book of Franklin 
e Kennedy Half Dollars, 2018) estimates that only about 100,000 coins 
are of the Accented Hair variety. According to that author, this brief 
type was terminated after Jacqueline Kennedy inspected the new half 
dollars bearing her husband’s portrait at the request of Mint personnel. 
The former First Lady objected to some of the finer hair details and 
recommended changes, which eventually resulted in the revised Type 
II design. The easiest way to differentiate between the Type I and Type 


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on the Accented Hair variety two prominent strands in this area form 
a V shape that is not seen on Type II examples. Additionally, the Type I 
variety has a weak or broken lower left serif on the letter I in LIBERTY, 
as well as slight pitting and rounded edges to the shield on the eagle’s 
breast on the reverse. Scarce in an absolute sense, the Type I Accented 
Hair is particularly challenging to locate in Gem and higher grades due 
to the prevalence of hairlines and milky spots on surviving examples. 
As well, most examples in numismatic hands are universally brilliant 
in finish and lack the stark cameo contrast offered here. Obviously 
a premium quality specimen, this beautiful coin is sure to appeal to 
discerning collectors. 

PCGS# 96801. NGC ID: 24WG. 

PCGS Population: 26; 3 finer in this category (all Proof-69 Deep Cameo). 


Pristine Proof 1968-S Kennedy Half Dollar 


2026 


1968-S Kennedy Half Dollar. Proof-70 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 
Glorious silver-white surfaces are as struck, pristine, and possessed of 
sharp field to device contrast. The first Proof half dollar struck since 
1964, the 1968-S is also the first in U.S. coinage history produced at the 
San Francisco (as opposed to Philadelphia) Mint. While this is a high 


mintage issue with examples plentiful in numismatic circles, precious 
few possess both the Deep Cameo finish and expertly preserved 
surfaces required to secure a coveted Proof-70 DCAM grade from 
PCGS. An exquisite coin worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 96804. NGC ID: 24WK. 

PCGS Population: 16. 


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SILVER DOLLARS 


Highly Desirable 1836 Gobrecht Dollar 
Judd-60 Original in Die Alignment IV 


2027 


1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name on Base. Judd-60 Original, 
Pollock-65. Rarity-1. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment IV. Proof-45 
(PCGS). Offered is perhaps the most popular, and certainly the most 
obtainable, Judd number of the Gobrecht silver dollar. This is a pleasing 
specimen for the grade with appreciable mint finish evident. Both 
sides are brilliant apart from delicate iridescent gold retoning that is 
most pronounced around the obverse periphery. Light high point wear 
does little more than define the grade, the detail otherwise razor sharp 
to full. Faint hairlines are noted, but the surfaces are pleasingly smooth 
with just a few sizable marks. DTS Die State E. 


Recent authors have generally recognized four different die alignments 
for Gobrecht dollars, designated as I (coin turn, eagle flying upwards), 
II (medal turn, eagle flying upwards), III (coin turn, eagle flying 
level with respect to obverse), and IV (medal turn, eagle flying level 
with respect to obverse). When Walter Breen wrote his Complete 
Encyclopedia in 1988, he considered Die Alignment I examples of 
the Judd-60 Name on Base issue to be originals from 1836 and Die 


Alignment II pieces from a mintage of 600 pieces delivered in March 
of 1837. He regarded Die Alignment III and IV pieces as restrikes. 
This view had been challenged by the early 1990s, when it was found 
that many Die Alignment IV pieces evinced signs of circulation, 
suggesting that they had been made for that purpose rather than to 
accommodate coin collectors. Modern research by Craig Sholley, John 
Dannreuther, and Saul Teichman (based on an exhaustive examination 
of die state evidence), reported that the die alignment sequence of 
Judd-60 Gobrecht dollars is actually I-IV-II-IV-I-IV. All examples in 
these alignments are originals attributed to the December 1836 issue 
of 1,000 coins; the 600 pieces struck in March 1837 represent a test 
striking, and all were subsequently melted. Die alignment III pieces 
are still regarded as restrikes coined decades later than 1836. Pollock in 
his United States Patterns and Related Issues considered Die Alignment 
II and III pieces as the scarcest alignment varieties, followed by IV. He 
regarded Die Alignment I pieces to be the most readily available. 
PCGS# 11226. NGC ID: BLWV. 


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Attractive 1836 Judd-60 Original Gobrecht Dollar 
Popular Die Alignment I with “Eagle Flying Onward and Upward” 


2028 


1836 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name on Base. Judd-60 Original, 
Pollock-65. Rarity-1. Silver. Plain Edge. Die Alignment I. Proof-25 
(NGC). This is certainly one of the more intriguing and desirable silver 
dollars of any type or date in this sale. The rarity and significance of 
the Gobrecht dollar as a type has resulted in strong numismatic prices 
for examples throughout the grading scale, and it is seldom that the 
budget minded collector has an opportunity to bid on an attractive 
coin at a relatively affordable level. This is just such a piece, and it 
certainly represents a more unusual grade for an 1836 Judd-60 silver 
dollar. Although undoubtedly seeing considerable commercial use, 


and possibly also carried as a pocket piece for some time, moderately 
heavy wear has not resulted in undue loss of detail to any of the major 
design elements. All remain boldly outlined to allow full appreciation 
of this historically significant design, and there is even some sharper 
definition remaining in the recesses Liberty's portrait and the eagle. 
Warmly toned in steel and golden-gray, both sides are remarkably 
smooth in hand in light of how much handling this coin obviously 
endured. The fleeting nature of this offering should not be overlooked. 
PCGS# 11225. NGC ID: BLWV. 


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Highly Elusive 1838 Gobrecht Dollar 
Judd-84 Restrike 
Middle to Late State, Circa 1867-1874 


2029 


1838 Gobrecht Silver Dollar. Name Removed. Judd-84 Restrike, 
Pollock-93. Rarity-5. Silver. Reeded Edge. Die Alignment III. 
Proof-25 (NGC). Here is a somewhat more affordable, yet still overall 
boldly defined 1838 Gobrecht dollar, the rarest date in this challenging 
series. The surfaces are a bit glossy in texture with wispy hairlines that 
betray a cleaning, and there are also tiny handling marks scattered 
about. These features, combined with moderately heavy wear, strongly 
suggest that this coin was carried as a pocket piece for a considerable 
period of time. Although generally brilliant, both sides are starting to 
retone nicely at the borders, especially the obverse, on which side vivid 
golden-apricot and cobalt blue peripheral colors are seen. Sharper 
detail remains in the recesses of the major design elements, and there 
are no singularly distracting marks. 


For the collector assembling a complete date set of Gobrecht dollars, 
the 1838 will likely prove to be the most challenging to acquire. While 
traditional numismatic wisdom states that a small number of originals 
were struck that year in Die Alignment I, modern scholarship has 
discounted this theory. In fact, no Die Alignment I examples of this 
date are known to exist. The website gobrechtdollars.com contains the 
most in-depth and up-to-date scholarship on this series, the authors of 
which (Craig Sholley, Saul Teichman and John W. Dannreuther) have 
confirmed that only two original 1838 Gobrecht dollars are known: 
the Mint Cabinet-Smithsonian Institution specimen in Die Alignment 
IV and the Eliasberg-ANS coin in Die Alignment III. Exactly when 
those coins were struck is not known, but it was sometime after July 
1838. 


Obviously, original 1838 Gobrecht dollars were exceedingly rare in 
their time, and it is likely that they were unknown outside of a small 
circle of Mint and other government officials. This in keeping with the 
issue’s status, for unlike the 1836 Judd-60 Original and 1839 Judd-104 
Original, which are regular issues made for circulation, the 1838 Judd- 
84 Original is a pattern. The Stars Obverse type of 1838 was intended 
to salvage the basic Gobrecht design for expanded circulation strike 


production by stilling criticism over the initial design. One of the chief 
complaints of the 1836 issue is that the absence of stars on the obverse 
and the use of a plain (as opposed to reeded) edge made the coins look 
too medallic in nature. 


With the growth of numismatics in the United States during the late 
1850s, demand for rare early issues soon reached a level where the 
Mint saw an opportunity to provide coins such as the 1838 Gobrecht 
dollar to collectors for its own benefit. Indeed, the earliest restrikes of 
this issue were made ca. June 1859 to 1863, most of which were used 
by Mint Director James Ross Snowden to trade for Washingtoniana 
for the Mint Cabinet. These are the Early State Restrikes, per Sholley, 
Teichman and Dannreuther. Two additional striking periods followed: 
Middle State Restrikes ca. 1867 to 1869, and Late State Restrikes ca. 
1873 to 1874. The final two striking periods are attributed to Henry 
Richard Linderman, who served two non-consecutive terms as mint 
director from April 1867 to May 1869 and April 1873 to December 
1878. The Linderman era is widely known for having spawned large 
numbers of restrikes, novodels, so-called patterns and fantasy pieces 
that were made expressly for distribution to collectors. 


The surface quality of the 1838 Gobrecht dollar offered here makes 
die stating work difficult and complicates the process of assigning it 
to a definitive striking period. Close inspection with a loupe, however, 
reveals considerable evidence of die polishing to the obverse, which 
has effaced much of the detail of the rocky base at its junction with the 
ribbon end. Such polishing is diagnostic of both Middle and Late State 
Restrikes, and attributes this coin to one of Linderman’s two tenures 
as mint director. It is a curious survivor from that era, having been 
mishandled by an early owner rather than carefully preserved in a 
numismatic cabinet, as intended. This coin was not produced as part 
of a circulating issue and almost certainly did not see commercial use 
in the traditional sense of the term. 
PCGS# 11352. NGC ID: BLXE. 


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Highly Elusive 1852 Silver Dollar 


2030 


1852 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-5-. AU Details— 
Repaired (PCGS). An exceedingly rare issue, the 1852 Liberty Seated 
dollar is elusive throughout the numismatic grading scale. This more 
affordable About Uncirculated survivor offers remarkably strong 
eye appeal for the assigned grade. The design elements are sharply 
defined throughout, and the surfaces are free of sizeable marks. We 
do, however, note a curious matte-like texture and evidence of tooling, 
both of which help to explain the PCGS qualifier. Boldly retoned in 
steel-gray. 

Many economic, social and political upheavals were wrought by the 
discovery of gold in California in 1848, including an increase in the 
price of silver relative to gold on the world market. By the early 1850s 
the price of silver was sufficiently high that the United States was 
exporting more of this precious metal than it was importing. For the 


year 1852, for example, the reference Coinage Laws of the United States 
reports silver exports of $2,600,156 against imports of $1,846,985. 
Under such an imbalance it is little wonder that banks and bullion 
brokers had little excess silver to deposit with the Mint for coinage 
into dollars. It is even possible that the paltry total of 1,100 circulation 
strike silver dollars that the Philadelphia Mint struck that year was 
achieved on government account as opposed to at the request of 
bullion depositors. 


The 1852 has long been recognized as a rare issue, Dick Osburn and 
Brian Cushing (2018) estimating that only 65 coins are extant at all 
levels of preservation. Although not a perfect example, the offered 
coin represents an important opportunity for advanced silver dollar 
collectors and specialists in Liberty Seated coinage. 

PCGS# 6940. NGC ID: 24YR. 


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Seldom Offered 1854 Silver Dollar 


2031 


1854 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1. Rarity-3+. Repunched 
Date. AU-55 (PCGS). A highly desirable Choice AU example of this 
key date Liberty Seated issue. Pretty peripheral toning in iridescent 
cobalt blue and reddish-gold yields to lighter golden tinting toward the 
centers. The surfaces are lustrous for the grade with a sharply executed 
strike. 


The 1854 is one in a long line of Philadelphia Mint silver dollar issues 
beginning with the 1850 and continuing through the end of the Liberty 
Seated series in 1873 that were made almost exclusively for use in the 
export trade. The mintage of 33,140 circulation strikes that year was 
achieved using silver bullion obtained from Mexico and deposited with 
the Mint for coinage into dollars. Since the Act of February 21, 1853, 
did not reduce the weight of the silver dollar, the bullion value of these 
coins continued to exceed their face value. Ten thousand examples 
were shipped to San Francisco from Philadelphia on November 11, 
1854, and sent to China by merchants in San Francisco in exchange 


for goods such as tea and silk. These and other exported coins were 
almost all subsequently melted. While some 1854 silver dollars were 
held domestically as part of bullion reserves, many of those also 
succumbed to melting within the United States, for example when the 
Mint destroyed tens of thousands of silver dollars acquired through 
the New York Sub-Treasury to provide bullion for the heavy subsidiary 
silver coinage of 1861 and early 1862. 


With an extant population of just 130 to 170 coins in circulated grades 
(per Q. David Bowers, 2016), the 1854 is the rarest Philadelphia Mint 
Liberty Seated dollar after the legendary 1851 and 1852. Choice About 
Uncirculated examples are particularly elusive and usually appear at 
auction only once in a very long while. Clearly we anticipate strong 
competition for this piece among astute collectors specializing in both 
Liberty Seated coinage and silver dollars. 
PCGS# 6942. NGC ID: 24YT. 


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Attractive 1858 Silver Dollar 
Eagerly Sought Proof-Only Issue 


2032 


1858 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-P1. Rarity-4-. Proof-62 
(PCGS). OGH. Superior quality and eye appeal for the assigned grade, 
this bright, flashy specimen is untoned apart from delicate powder 
blue and pale pink peripheral highlights. Both sides are universally 
reflective in finish with a fully executed, razor sharp strike throughout 
the design. Light hairlines from ancient numismatic handling account 
for the grade, but there are no sizeable or otherwise singularly 
mentionable blemishes. 


As the sole Proof-only date in the Liberty Seated silver dollar series, the 
1858 is very popular with advanced collectors. These coins were struck 
during the first year that the Mint made a concerted effort to market 
Proof coins to collectors. As such, more specimens were produced in 
1858 than in the preceding years of the Liberty Seated dollar series. 
Q. David Bowers (2016) writes that 210 examples were struck for 
distribution as part of the year’s silver Proof sets. As in earlier years, 


the popularity of the silver dollar with collectors likely resulted in the 
production of additional Proofs for individual sale. The mintage was 
not recorded, but most numismatic scholars accept that 300 Proof 
1858 silver dollars were made. Inasmuch as a small number of Proofs 
of this date were struck from the same reverse die that the Mint used 
to strike all known Proof 1859 dollars, it is possible that some Proof 
1858 dollars are restrikes from that year. Those coins are attributed 
as OC-P2, and Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing (2018) account for 
only five specimens in numismatic hands. OC-P1, offered here, has 
an extant population of approximately 175 pieces, and it was struck 
from the same reverse die that the Mint previously used to coin all 
known Proof 1856 and Proof 1857 dollars. This nearly Choice example 
is appreciably scarce from a condition standpoint and will make a nice 
addition to an advanced collection. 
PCGS# 7001. NGC ID: 252C. 


Premium Choice Proof 1863 Silver Dollar 


2033 


1863 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC. A 
gorgeous specimen whose surfaces exude originality. There is a dusting 
of light sandy-silver iridescence, the obverse with splashes of powder 
blue and pale pink along the left border, both sides with intermingling 
of pale mauve. Fully struck, as befits the method of manufacture, with 
exceptional surface preservation that borders on Gem quality. 


From a reported Proof mintage of 470 pieces, although surprisingly the 
2018 Osburn-Cushing reference on Liberty Seated dollars reports that 


four die pairings were used for this small production run. The authors 
identify all of these as having been used for original strikings of the 
date. This issue as a whole is rare in the finest grades, as here, and since 
premium Choice and Gem Proofs are always in demand (especially 
given the paucity of Mint State silver dollars of this date), those who 
enjoy attractively original Liberty Seated dollars will no doubt beat a 
path to the present lot when it appears at auction. 

PCGS# 7006. NGC ID: 252H. 

CAC Population: 13; 5. 


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Stunning Deep Cameo Proof 1872 Silver Dollar 
Finest Certified in the PCGS DCAM Category 


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2034 


1872 Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. Proof-65+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). 
CAC. This awe-inspiring Gem really needs to be seen to be fully 
appreciated. Ice-white surfaces are fully untoned and devoid of even 
the lightest iridescent toning. Also absent are grade-limiting marks, 
and conspicuously so for a large size silver coin with delicate Proof 
surfaces. Razor sharp in detail, the frosty design elements contrast 
starkly with deeply mirrored fields to deliver awesome cameo contrast. 
From a mintage of 950 Proofs, many of which may have been melted 


in the Mint after the Act of February 12, 1873, abolished the standard 
silver dollar. Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing estimate that 575 Proofs 
remain, although with the typical survivor grading no finer than 
Proof-64, and rarely with a DCAM designation, the significance of this 
upper end specimen is beyond contestation. 

PCGS# 97020. NGC ID: 252U. 

PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in this category. 


CAC Population: 2; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-65 Deep Cameo and Proof-65+ 
Deep Cameo. 


Low Mintage 1872-CC Silver Dollar Rarity 


2035 


1872-CC Liberty Seated Silver Dollar. OC-1, the only known dies. 
Rarity-3+. AU-50 (PCGS). OGH. Uncommon AU preservation for 
this highly regarded rarity in the Carson City Mint silver dollar series. 
Both sides are sharply struck with enough of the finer detail remaining 
to suggest a Choice AU grade. Considerable luster is noted, as well, the 
fields revealing semi-reflective tendencies as the coin dips into a light. 
Accuracy, however, compels us to mention a curious glossy texture 
and light hairlining that point to an old cleaning. Retoning naturally 
in dusky golden-gray, freedom from sizeable or otherwise individually 
mentionable abrasions is also a noteworthy attribute for this 1872-CC 
dollar. 


The Carson City Mint produced only 3,150 silver dollars in 1872. 
Repeating a standard scenario for early gold and silver issues from this 


coinage facility, the 1872-CC dollars were routinely released into local 
and regional commerce. Probably some were shipped to China, where 
there was a great appetite for silver metal. Writing in the excellent 2020 
reference The Confident Carson City Coin Collector, CC-Mint expert 
Rusty Goe estimates that 250 to 300 exist today in all grades. A similar 
estimate by Dick Osburn and Brian Cushing (2018) suggest just 250 
surviving pieces in total. The latter acknowledge a small hoard of about 
100 examples having been distributed in 2015 through 2017, though in 
general market appearances for straight-graded AU examples tend to 
be few and far between. Advanced specialists in Liberty Seated dollars 
and/or Carson City Mint coinage would be wise to take full advantage 
of this significant opportunity. 
PCGS# 6969. NGC ID: 24ZK. 


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2036 


1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. Clear CC. MS-64+ (PCGS). 
Superior quality and eye appeal for this semi-key date issue among 
CC-Mint Morgan dollars. Brilliant with intense mint luster, both sides 
also sport impressively sharp striking detail that even extends to the 
central high points. With well above average surface preservation, 
this is a condition rarity near-Gem Mint State coin that will appeal to 
advanced Morgan dollar and/or Carson City Mint enthusiasts. 


After a promising start with 2,212,000 coins struck in 1878, Morgan 
dollar production at the Carson City Mint fell off markedly in 1879. 
Only 756,000 pieces were produced in the latter year, and mintages 
would continue to fall through 1881. Despite its proximity to Nevada's 
rich silver mines, the Carson City Mint was forced to play second fiddle 
as much of the bullion mined was sent instead to the more distant San 
Francisco Mint for coinage. There was so little bullion on hand at the 
Carson City Mint throughout 1879, in fact, the presses were still for 
much of the year. In our August 2013 sale of the Battle Born Collection, 


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Rusty Goe reported that Superintendent Crawford received orders 
from his superiors in Washington, D.C. to cease coinage operations 
in April and lay off workers. The presses in Carson City remained idle 
until August, after which only 210,000 additional silver dollars were 
struck before the end of 1879. When added to the 546,000 coins struck 
prior to the Mint’s cessation of operations in April, the total mintage 
for the 1879-CC amounted to just 756,000 coins, as previously stated. 


With a far smaller percentage of the mintage finding its way into 
numismatic hands through the various GSA sales of the 1970s, the 
1879-CC is rarer than the lower mintage 1880-CC, 1881-CC and 
1885-CC in Mint State. This issue, in fact, is the rarest Carson City 
Mint Morgan dollar of the 1878 to 1885 era. Particularly scarce above 
the basal MS-64 level, we anticipate strong interest in this significant 
offering. 
PCGS# 7086. NGC ID: 253T. 


Elusive Choice Uncirculated 1879-CC Dollar 
In Original GSA Holder 


2037 


1879-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Clear CC. MS-64 (PCGS). This 
is a lovely example of one of the more challenging Carson City Mint 
Morgan dollar issues to locate in an original GSA holder. Brilliant 
and sharply struck, the silver-white surfaces allow full appreciation of 
intense mint luster. As noted above, with its low mintage of just 756,000 
pieces 1879-CC is generally regarded as the scarcest Carson City Mint 
silver dollar of the 1878 to 1885 era. Much of this issue’s elusiveness in 
today’s market can be explained by the paucity of examples distributed 


through the various GSA sales of 1972 to 1980. Only 4,123 examples 
were included in those sales, a total that represents just 0.50% of the 
mintage. Scarce in Choice Mint State, and rare in an original GSA 
holder, this premium example is sure to catch the eye of advanced 
Morgan dollar and/or Carson City Mint enthusiasts. 
The original box and card are not included. 

PCGS# 518848. NGC ID: 253T. 

PCGS Population (original GSA holder only): 7; 11 finer in this category (MS-65+ finest). 


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Near-Gem 1879-CC Dollar 


2038 

1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. Clear CC. MS-64 (PCGS). Offered 
is a lovely, fully Choice quality example of this key date Morgan dollar 
issue in a PCGS holder. It is a smartly impressed coin with razor sharp 
definition to even the most intricate design elements. Highly lustrous 


with a satiny texture to the finish, brilliant silver-white surfaces deliver 
solid technical quality and strong eye appeal. 

PCGS# 7086. NGC ID: 253T. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


High Quality Mint State 1879-CC Morgan 


2039 


1879-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. Clear CC. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 
OGH. This thoroughly PQ example delivers full mint luster in a 
billowy satin texture. The surfaces are predominantly untoned, 
although we do note playful iridescent gold highlights around the 
obverse periphery. Sharply struck and far smoother overall than one 


might expect for the assigned grade, it is difficult for us to imagine a 
more desirable example of this scarce CC-Mint Morgan dollar issue at 
the certified MS-63 level. Sure to sell for a strong premium, and worth 
every bit of it. 

PCGS# 7086. NGC ID: 253T. 


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2040 


1881-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66+ DMPL (PCGS). CAC. 
Brilliant snowy-white surfaces are fully struck, with intense mint luster 
that contrasts frosty motifs against a backdrop of mirrored reflectivity 
in the fields. Both sides are exceptionally well preserved and virtually 
pristine under a glass. 


The 1881-CC boasts the second lowest mintage of all of the Morgan 
dollar issues struck at the Carson City Mint. Produced to a quantity 
of just 296,000 pieces, this mintage was considerably scanter than 
those of the more famous 1889-CC and 1879-CC issues. However, 
few 1881-CC dollars reached circulation, with most being distributed 


throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and 
the GSA sales of the 1970s. While Mint State examples are readily 
available, as such, most of these are confined to grades of MS-66 and 
below by bag marks and other minor blemishes. Of the few coins that 
grade finer, even fewer possess deep enough mirrors in the fields to 
support a DMPL designation from PCGS. A premium Gem, as here, is 
a noteworthy strike and condition rarity worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 97127. NGC ID: 2547. 

PCGS Population: 7; 2 finer in this category (both MS-67 DMPL). 

CAC Population: 9; 1. The former total includes coins certified both MS-66 DMPL and MS-66+ DMPL. 


Ex D.L. Hansen Collection. 


Top Pop DMPL 1885 Morgan Dollar 


2041 


1885 Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-67 DMPL (PCGS). A condition rarity 
par excellence with superior quality in every respect. Frosty devices 
are sharply defined and set against a backdrop of mirrored reflectivity 
in the fields. Brilliant and virtually untoned with the faintest dusting 
of original silvery iridescence, this is a beautiful coin worthy of the 
strongest bids. It is tied at the very top of the PCGS Population Report 
in the DMPL category with only two other coins, making it a truly 
significant offering for advanced specialists of the series. 


The Philadelphia Mint delivered 17,787,000 circulation strike silver 
dollars in 1885, one of the more generous totals in the Morgan series. 
Thousands of these coins remained in federal storage until released 


by the Treasury Department from the 1930s through the early 1960s. 
Q. David Bowers (1993) notes that the year 1954 saw a particularly 
large dispersal of this issue. With many of these coins finding their 
way into numismatic hands, the 1885 is the most plentiful pre-1921 
Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar in Mint State after only the 1886 and 
1887. Quality conscious type collectors are also drawn to this issue 
due to the beauty of most PL and DMPL examples in today’s market. 
This is just such a coin, although at the Superb Gem grade level it 
is a decided condition rarity whose offering in this sale represents a 
fleeting bidding opportunity. 

PCGS# 97159. NGC ID: 254R. 

PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer in this category. 


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Handsome Choice AU 1889-CC Dollar 


2042 


1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. AU-58 (NGC). Offered is a desirable 
Choice About Uncirculated example of this fabled CC-Mint Morgan 
dollar issue. It is attractively toned with pale champagne-gold 
iridescence on the reverse, warmer rose-apricot and powder blue 
shades on the obverse. Well struck with abundant luster and nicely 
preserved surfaces for the assigned grade. 


The 1889-CC is the first Carson City Mint Morgan dollar struck since 
1885. The Nevada branch mint was closed throughout the intervening 
years during the first presidency of Grover Cleveland, who backed the 
gold standard and opposed the free coinage of silver. As the Carson 
City Mint had come into existence principally to process the large 


quantities of silver being mined from the nearby Comstock Lode, 
Cleveland’s political positions made continued operations of the 
facility unlikely. 

Cleveland was defeated in his initial re-election bid in 1888, however, 
paving the way for the reopening of the Carson City Mint the following 
year. Coinage operations resumed fairly late in 1889, however, giving 
the facility enough time to strike only 350,000 Morgan silver dollars. 
Although other CC-Mint Morgans have lower mintages, the 1889-CC 
was saved in far fewer numbers and ranks as the rarest Carson City 
Mint issue of the type. 

PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 


Brilliant White Choice AU 1889-CC Morgan 


2043 


1889-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. AU-55 (NGC). Offering a markedly 
different “look” than the NGC AU-58 in the preceding lot, this AU- 
55 example is fully untoned with brilliant-white surfaces. Ample 
remnants of a prooflike finish remain, the fields decidedly reflective 
when viewed with the aid of direct lighting. Boldly defined overall 


with strong eye appeal. Our multiple offerings for such examples in 
this sale notwithstanding, the 1889-CC is scarce in the various About 
Uncirculated grades relative to the strong demand for this key date 
Morgan dollar issue in today’s market. 

PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 


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Outstanding Mint State 1893-CC Dollar 


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2044 


1893-CC Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). An impressive 
representative of this challenging key date Morgan dollar issue. 
Whereas many Mint State 1893-CC dollars are bluntly struck in the 
centers, this attractive piece is fully defined throughout the design. 
The surfaces are also exceptionally smooth for the issue, the typical 
Uncirculated survivor of which is heavily abraded and confined to 
lower grades through MS-62. Virtually brilliant with intense mint 
luster that provides modest cartwheel visual effects under a light. 


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The Carson City Mint silver dollar series passed into history in 1893 
with a mintage of 677,000 pieces. This has long been recognized as a 
key date issue among CC-Mint Morgans, especially in the finest Mint 
State grades. Exceptionally well produced and preserved, this premium 
quality example would stand out as a highlight in an advanced 
collection of Carson City Mint coinage or Morgan silver dollars. 

PCGS# 7222. NGC ID: 2558S. 


Condition Rarity 1899-O Micro O Morgan 


2045 


1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Micro O. 
MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. A bright, brilliant and beautiful example with 
quality that is difficult to surpass for this popular Top 100 Morgan 
dollar VAM variety. Striking detail is sharp, luster is full, and the 
surfaces are minimally marked at the assigned grade level. Two die 
pairings comprise this variety with VAM-4, offered here, attributable 
by the normal placement of the date. On VAM-6 examples the digit 
1 in the date is closer to Liberty’s neckline with its right base of the 


center of a dentil. Michael S. Fey and Jeff Oxman (1997) observe that 
the 1899-O Micro O is, “Extremely scarce in BU, with less than a 
dozen uncirculated specimens known for both VAMs combined.” The 
intervening years since publication of their reference has increased the 
Mint State population somewhat, but not to an extent that reduces the 
rarity of this variety relative to collector demand. 

PCGS# 87260. NGC ID: 256C. 

PCGS Population (both VAM-4 and VAM-6 attributions): 14; 14 finer (MS-66 finest). 

CAC Population: 2; 6. 


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Luxurious Proof 1904 Morgan Dollar 


2046 


1904 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-67 (NGC). This amazing specimen 
is virtually pristine with smooth, highly reflective surfaces on both 
sides. It displays rich iridescent toning, featuring swirls of steel-gray, 
olive-copper, lilac-blue and champagne-apricot giving way to areas of 
silvery near-brilliance in the centers. Fully struck, and just right for an 
advanced numismatic cabinet 


The 1904 is the final regular issue Proof in the popular and widely 
collected Morgan silver dollar series. It is a key date issue for its type, 


the mintage of 650 Proofs is the lowest in this series after 1891, in which 
year the same number of Proofs were struck. While not regarded as 
a major rarity, the Proof 1904 Morgan dollar remains popular with 
specialists due to its final year status and limited mintage. At the level 
of preservation offered here it is a significant condition rarity, and this 
coin’s beautiful toning further enhances its appeal. 

PCGS# 7339. NGC ID: 2824. 

NGC Census: 23; 6 finer in this category (Proof-68 * finest). 


Stunning Premium Superb Gem 1924 Peace Dollar 
Underrated Philadelphia Mint Issue 


2047 


1924 Peace Silver Dollar. MS-67+ (PCGS). This intensely lustrous and 
satiny example possesses outstanding quality and surface preservation 
in an example of this underrated Philadelphia Mint Peace dollar issue. 
Both sides are brilliant with a full strike and exceptionally smooth 
appearance that borders on pristine. 


Although often grouped with the 1922, 1923 and 1925 as one of the 
four most common silver dollars of this type, the 1924 is appreciably 


scarcer that those other issues in attractive Mint State preservation. As 
a solidly graded, premium quality Superb Gem the coin offered here is 
nothing short of rare from a condition standpoint. Worthy of inclusion 
in the finest type, date or, particularly, a specialized Peace dollar set 
that is competing for top ranking on the PCGS Registry. 

PCGS# 7363. NGC ID: 257]. 

PCGS Population: 11; with a single MS-68 finer. 


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Gem Mint State 1925-S Peace Dollar 
Landmark Condition Rarity 


2048 


1925-S Peace Silver Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). We note above average 
striking detail for this challenging issue, the centers with emerging to 
bold definition that gives way to sharp to full detail toward the borders. 
A touch of granularity is noted for the obverse, typical of the 1925-S, 
but the reverse is smoother, and both sides are highly lustrous with 
swirling cartwheel visual effects. Otherwise brilliant, mottled sandy- 
silver tinting on the obverse is not readily evident at all viewing angles. 


Trailing only the 1928-S, the 1925-S is the second rarest Peace dollar 


at or above the Gem Mint State grade level. Obtainable with ease in 
grades through MS-64, this changes significantly at MS-65. With 
most Uncirculated survivors exhibiting poor striking detail (especially 
on the top part of the eagle’s wing), inferior luster and/or excessive 
abrasions, the present example is certainly a welcome exception. 

PCGS# 7366. NGC ID: 257M. 

NGC Census: 76; 5 finer (MS-66 finest at this service). 


Phenomenal Gem 1927-S Dollar 


2049 


1927-S Peace Silver Dollar. MS-65+ (NGC). CAC. As one of the best 
struck, finest certified 1927-S Peace dollars that we have handled in 
recent memory, the importance of this coin for advanced specialists 
in this series can hardly be overstated. The detail to both sides is 
impressively sharp, in fact, with even the hair curls over Liberty’s 
ear and the feathers at the junction of the eagle's wing and leg 
crisply showing emerging to bold definition. Luster is silky smooth 
with appealing satin texture. Lightly toned around the peripheries, 
especially on the obverse, this is a desirable premium Gem that will 
please even the most discerning Peace dollar enthusiast. 


Examples of this low mintage, 866,000-piece issue were considered 
plentiful in the coin market of old, thanks to the release of thousands 
of examples from storage in the San Francisco Mint during the 
1940s and 1950s. By the early 1970s, however, the coins had been 
widely dispersed with Mint State survivors recognized as scarce by 
contemporary numismatists. The distribution of the LaVere Redfield 
hoard beginning in 1976 changed the situation, but only temporarily. 
Today, the 1927-S remains a key date Peace dollar, especially in sharply 
struck Gem Uncirculated, as here. 

PCGS# 7372. NGC ID: 257U. 

NGC Census: 4; 3 finer (all MS-66). 


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Condition Rarity 1934 Peace Dollar 


2050 


1934 Peace Silver Dollar. MS-67 (NGC). The surfaces of this 
delightful Superb Gem are essentially perfect, displaying a complexion 
of soft satin luster and razor sharp striking detail. Delicate champagne- 
gold and pale apricot iridescence is present to further enhance the eye 
appeal, although most viewing angles reveal a virtually brilliant coin. 
An inspirational specimen that triumphs over most known examples 
of this penultimate silver dollar issue from the Philadelphia Mint. 


The 1934 Peace dollar boasts the smallest mintage of any issue in this 
series from the 1930s. Of the 954,057 dollars struck, NGC has awarded 
the MS-67 and MS-67+ grade on only 10 occasions, and there are 
none finer. This is truly an exceptional find for advanced Peace dollar 
specialists and NGC Set Registry participants. 

PCGS# 7375. NGC ID: 257X. 

NGC Census: 9; with a single MS-67+ finer. 


Top Pop 1935 Silver Dollar 


2051 


1935 Peace Silver Dollar. MS-67 (PCGS). This is an uncommon 
example of both the type and the issue, and for two significant reasons. 
First, the surfaces are exceptionally smooth and well preserved in a 
Peace dollar, high grade Mint State survivors of which are rarer as a 
type than those of their Morgan predecessors. Second, the reddish-gold 
toning that rings the obverse and reverse peripheries is exceptionally 
vivid. Boldly struck, highly lustrous and a delight to behold. 


The 1935 is the final Peace dollar delivery from the Philadelphia Mint, 
the mintage 1,576,000 pieces. Examples entered the numismatic 
market over a long period of time and, given that the issue was largely 
overlooked for several decades after production, it should come as no 
surprise to read that few were preserved with enough care to qualify 
for a Superb Gem rating by today’s strict grading standards. This is just 
such a coin, and it would do justice to the finest Peace dollar set. 

PCGS# 7378. NGC ID: 2582. 

PCGS Population: 16; 0 finer. 


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TRADE DOLLARS 


Glorious Cameo Proof 1879 Trade Dollar 


2052 


1879 Trade Dollar. Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). Classic Liberty Era 
Label. Here is an extraordinary example that will nicely represent both 
the type and issue. It is a beautiful Cameo Proof with brilliant surfaces 
that accentuate the sharp field to device contrast. Fully struck down 
to the most intricate design elements, with silky smooth surfaces that 
approach numismatic perfection. One of the most popular high quality 
type candidates in the trade dollar series, the 1879 inaugurates a run of 


Proof-only dates that would continue through the series’ official end 
in 1883. This stunning Superb Gem is a conditionally rare survivor 


from a mintage of 1,541 Proofs and is sure to hold great appeal for 
discerning bidders. 


PCGS# 87059. NGC ID: 27YR. 
NGC Census: 4; 3 finer in this category (Proof-68 * Cameo finest). 


Popular 1883 Trade Dollar 
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2053 


1883 Trade Dollar. Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). Pretty iridescent 
champagne-gold toning appears to drift toward the borders and yields 
to virtual brilliance as the coin dips into a light. Cameo contrast is 
strong, the design elements frosty in finish, fully defined, and set a 
against a backdrop of mirrored reflectivity in the fields. 


The 1883 is the final collectible issue in the trade dollar series, and 
it is a Proof-only affair with 979 coins struck. The presently offered 
coin displays a combination of cameo finish and premium Gem 
preservation that is far superior to the typically encountered survivor. 


A breathtakingly beautiful specimen that will please even the most 
discerning collector. 
PCGS# 87063. NGC ID: 27YV. 


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QUARTER EAGLES 


Seldom Offered 1833 Quarter Eagle 


2054 


1833 Capped Head Left Quarter Eagle. BD-1, the only known dies. 
Rarity-5. Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). Relatively pleasing orange- 
honey color is seen on both sides of this sharply defined example. 
Some of the original finish remains, and the fields are modestly 
semi-prooflike when viewed with direct lighting. A slightly muted 
appearance and faint hairlines explain the PCGS qualifier, yet this 
quarter eagle is fairly smooth and there are no sizable marks. BD Die 
State a/c. 


Even after the resumption of quarter eagle production in 1821, the 
denomination was once again often ignored in commercial use and 
not struck in large numbers. Only a reported 4,160 quarter eagles 
rolled off the just opened Second Philadelphia Mint’s press in 1833, as 
compared to the nearly 200,000 half eagles struck the same year. The 
entire run was achieved through the use of a single pair of dies; that 
single reverse die was used to produce every Capped Head quarter 
eagle beginning in 1830 and only retired in 1834 when the Classic 


Head design was introduced. After Congress reduced the gold coin 
weight standard in mid to late 1834, the “old tenor” quarter eagles 
in circulation quickly disappeared into the melting pots of bullion 
dealers, including large numbers of the 1833 issue. What few that 
did survive destruction were saved only through domestic hoarding 
that took place around the Panic of 1837 or the few that managed to 
escape these shores via international trade. Today, Bass-Dannreuther 
postulate that somewhere between 60 and 80 individual coins are held 
in numismatic channels, while PCGS CoinFacts cites 97 as the likely 
number. Fortunately, most seem to be found at the higher end of the 
circulated grade levels, or in Mint State, so while the issue is an all- 
around rarity, at least well preserved specimens can be had. Here is a 
more affordable, yet still visually appealing coin worthy of inclusion in 
an advanced cabinet of early gold. 

PCGS# 7673. NGC ID: BFWC. 

From an unrecorded B. Max Mehl sale, lot 866. Lot tag included. 


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Elusive Mint State 1839-O Classic Head $2.50 


2055 


1839-O Classic Head Quarter Eagle. HM-1, Winter-1. Rarity-3. 
High Date, Wide Fraction. MS-62 (PCGS). An attractive and superior 
quality example of this scarce New Orleans issue. The surfaces boasts 
strong luster and vibrant yellow-gold coloration. Sitting on the edge of 
the Condition Census, this lovely Mint State coin is surely destined for 
a top-tier collection or Registry Set. 


Just 17,781 quarter eagles were struck in New Orleans in 1839. It was a 
small initial output, but the Mint added half eagles in 1840, and eagles 
in 1841. As a town built on commerce, New Orleans placed its gold 
coins into circulation immediately, and quarter eagles from the New 
Orleans Mint are found well worn more often than specimens of this 
denomination from any other mint. Some Uncirculated examples 
of this issue were likely put away by the New Orleans citizenry as 
souvenirs of the new mint. As the only Classic Head issue of the New 
Orleans Mint, it is a one-year type coin, adding a special layer of 
desirability to its historic importance as the first gold issue from our 
southernmost mint. 


Founded by the same document that led to the establishment of branch 
mints in the backwater mining districts of western North Carolina 
and northern Georgia, the New Orleans Mint had a different character 
from the beginning. New Orleans mined not ore, but commerce, and 
the mint’s bullion came not from nuggets and dust, but from the coins 
that poured into the port city from Latin America (especially Mexico), 
Europe, and beyond. In 1842, the assayers of the Philadelphia Mint, 


Jacob R. Eckfeldt and William E. DuBois, penned A Manual of Gold 
and Silver Coins of All Nations, a text that became a road map for some 
of America’s earliest coin collectors. They describe the nature of the 
first three branch mints therein: 


Two of these were for the coinage of gold only, and were to 
be situated at the towns of Charlotte in North Carolina, and 
Dahlonega in Georgia — central points of the gold mining region. 
‘The third branch was for both gold and silver, and located at New 
Orleans, the commercial emporium of the southwest. 


Eckfeldt and DuBois report that, from the time the flywheels on its 
presses first started spinning until the end of 1841, the New Orleans 
Mint coined over $1.5 million worth of silver coins but just $326,190 
worth of gold, far less than the mints at Charlotte and Dahlonega over 
the same interval. When the melter and refiner of the New Orleans 
Mint, John L. Riddell, wrote his own book in 1845, he focused entirely 
upon the sorts of silver coins he encountered in bullion deposits, both 
counterfeit and authentic. That gold coins were not mentioned at all 
suggests that they were a comparative afterthought. History supports 
this, as New Orleans was known at the time as the American gateway 
to Mexico and Latin America, lands that sent thousands of tons of 
generally low quality silver coins into the world market every year but, 
at this point, relatively little gold. 

PCGS# 7701. NGC ID: 25G7. 

PCGS Population: 11; 12 finer (MS-65 finest). 


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Stunning Premium Gem 1851 $2.50 Gold 
High Condition Census 


2056 


1851 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-66 (NGC). An exquisite 
condition rarity that belongs in the finest collection of Liberty Head 
gold. Beautiful golden-olive surfaces reveal tinges of orange and pink 
colors at more direct viewing angles. Further adorned with billowy 
frosty luster, an overall sharp strike and premium Gem quality further 
enhance this coin’s already considerable appeal. 


With precious metal from the California Gold Rush flowing into 
Eastern commercial centers such as New York and Philadelphia, the 


main Mintin the latter city churned out an impressive total of 1,372,748 
quarter eagles in 1851. This is certainly one of the most plentiful issues 
of its era in an absolute sense, although we caution bidders that Choice 
and Gem survivors remain elusive in numismatic circles. High in the 
Condition Census, the present example will certainly catch the eye of 
knowledgeable numismatists. 

PCGS# 7759. NGC ID: 25HL. 

NGC Census: 2; 0 finer at this service. The corresponding PCGS Population is 1/1 (MS-67 finest). 


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1857 Liberty Head Quarter Eagle. MS-66+ (NGC). Here is a simply 
outstanding Gem example of this underrated issue from the early 
Liberty Head quarter eagle series. Frosty, vivid medium gold surfaces 
display tinges of pale rose under a light. Both sides are as nice as would 
be expected for the assigned grade and are very close to pristine. 
Sharply struck in all but a few isolated areas, this is a gorgeous example 
of both the type and issue that would serve as a highlight in even the 
finest gold cabinet. 

As with so many early dates in the various Liberty Head gold series, the 
1857 quarter eagle is an overlooked condition rarity. As a product of 
the Philadelphia Mint with a generous (for the era) mintage of 214,130 
circulation strikes, the 1857 is often regarded as a common date from 
the pre-Civil War era. True, circulated survivors are plentiful enough 
that they usually trade for only a slight premium over “type” prices. Yet 
even in worn condition the 1857 is underrated compared to the 1855 


and 1856, while in Mint State it is rare, although unrecognized as such 
in the wider numismatic market. According to authors Jeff Garrett and 
Ron Guth in their Encyclopedia of U.S. Gold Coins, 1795 - 1933 (2nd 
Ed., 2008): “Uncirculated examples of the 1857 quarter eagle become 
scarce starting at the MS-60 level. Choice and gem coins are offered 
very infrequently.’ Perhaps surprisingly for an issue that is elusive 
even at the Uncirculated grade level, there are a few truly spectacular 
examples of the 1857. The premium quality Gem offered here is one of 
those coins, as is the phenomenal PCGS MS-68 offered as lot 11661 in 
our August 2012 Philadelphia ANA Auction. Astute gold enthusiasts 
would be wise to pursue this lot with vigor, and prepare for stiff 
competition from other collectors who appreciate the excellent value 
that still can be found in many pre-Civil War Liberty Head gold issues. 

PCGS# 7782. NGC ID: 25JC. 

NGC Census: 1; 0 finer at this service. The corresponding PCGS Population is 1/2 (MS-68 finest). 


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Handsome Sandblast Proof 1908 Quarter Eagle 


Popular First Year Indian Issue 


2058 


1908 Indian Quarter Eagle. JD-1, the only known dies. Rarity-4. 
Proof-67 (NGC). This charming and rare premium Gem is an 
outstanding example of the Indian quarter eagle in Proof format. Fully 
struck with razor sharp definition throughout the design, both sides 
also offer rich honey-rose color throughout. The delicate sandblast 
finish exhibits myriad sparkling facets upon close inspection with 
a loupe, but the surfaces reveal no “shiny spots” or other detracting 
blemishes. Virtually pristine, in fact, this delightful coin would serve 
as a highlight in even the finest gold cabinet. 


Bela Lyon Pratt’s unique incuse Indian Head design made its debut on 
the quarter eagle and half eagle in 1908. Pratt’s attractive design was 
part of the era that noted numismatic researcher Roger Burdette has 
termed the “Renaissance of American Coinage.” The dawn of this era 
is closely associated with President Theodore Roosevelt, one of whose 
many causes was the improvement of the nation’s coinage designs. 
Indeed, Pratt had come to the attention of the president through a 
mutual friend, Dr. William Sturgis Bigelow, a physician who was also 
a passionate collector of Japanese art. The introduction of Pratt’s new 


design coincided with the Mint’s use of a radically new finish in its 
production of Proof gold coinage. Whereas Proofs of the preceding 
Liberty head design had been produced using either a cameo or all- 
brilliant finish, the Proof 1908 Indian quarter eagle was prepared using 
the technique of sandblasting the surfaces after striking to provide a 
heavy, coarse-grain texture to the finish. 


In anticipation of strong sales linked to the debut of the new design 
type, the Philadelphia Mint struck a generous number (236 pieces) 
of Proof 1908 quarter eagles. While enough specimens were indeed 
ordered and preserved by the contemporary public to make the 1908 
the most plentiful Proof Indian two-and-a-half in today’s market, 
the sandblast finish came as a shock to many and overall sales 
were disappointing. Probably at least one third of the mintage was 
eventually melted as unsold. This expertly preserved Superb Gem 
numbers among the finest survivors known to the major third-party 
certification services, and it is a lovely example of both the type and 
Sandblast Proof production methods. 
PCGS# 7957. NGC ID: 289G. 


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Fabled Key Date 1911-D Quarter Eagle 


2059 


1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. Strong D. MS-63 (NGC). This coin 
offers exceptional quality and eye appeal for an elusive, conditionally 
challenged Indian $2.50 issue. Beautiful surfaces are bathed in a 
bold blend of golden-apricot color and frosty mint luster. Smartly 
impressed with sharp detail throughout the design, there is much to 
recommend this Choice Strong D example to discerning 20th century 
gold collectors. 


Bela Lyon Pratt's Indian designs for the quarter eagle and half eagle 
were novel when introduced in 1908. The incuse design had never 
before been seen on an American coin and has not been used since 
on any circulating issue. For many collectors, the Indian quarter eagle 
series is a straightforward challenge with only 15 issues to obtain, most 
of which are acquired with only a fair amount of effort depending on 
the desired grade level. There is one notable exception, the 1911-D. 
Most mintage figures for the series range between a quarter million 
to three-quarters of a million pieces. However, at the Denver Mint in 


1911 only 55,680 coins were produced. Most were very well struck, 
though on many the mintmark is weakly defined; these are not nearly 
as desirable as those with a strong D mintmark, as here. 


For whatever reason, not many 1911-D quarter eagles were saved at 
the time of issue and the coins disappeared into commerce. While 
the issue's low mintage has always been an indicator of its scarcity, the 
advent of the certification services and their population figures has 
allowed a clearer picture of survival rates and overall rarity. The 1911- 
D’s position as by far the rarest of the series has withstood the test of 
time. Fortunately, a significant portion of survivors are in and around 
Mint State, mostly between AU-55 and MS-62. In MS-63 examples 
appear only infrequently, while any finer and this issue emerges as 
an important condition rarity. For the numismatist assembling an 
advanced Indian quarter eagle set, this upper end 1911-D certified by 
NGC represents a significant bidding opportunity. 
PCGS# 7943. NGC ID: EGZ7. 


Lovely Choice Uncirculated 1911-D $2.50 


2060 


1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. Strong D. MS-63 (NGC). Our 
multiple offerings in this sale notwithstanding, the 1911-D is scarce to 
rare in all Mint State grades relative to demand for this key date issue 
from advanced 20th century gold enthusiasts. This is a beautiful NGC- 
certified example dressed in frosty mint luster and vivid honey-gold 


color. Fully struck with a crisp, well defined D mintmark, smooth- 
looking surfaces provide further appeal. Highly recommended for 
inclusion in a high quality Indian quarter eagle set. 

PCGS# 7943. NGC ID: EGZ7. 


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2061 


1911-D Indian Quarter Eagle. Strong D. MS-62 (PCGS). What we 
can say? When it rains, it pours. This is the third Mint State example of 
this key date quarter eagle issue to cross your cataloger’s (JLA’s) desk 
for this Showcase Auction. It is a superior Brilliant Uncirculated coin 
with impressively smooth surfaces at the assigned grade level. Fully 


struck right down to the all important D mintmark, full mint frost 
and vivid deep orange color round out an impressive list of attributes. 
Eagerly awaiting inclusion in an Indian quarter eagle set. 

PCGS# 7943. NGC ID: 2894. 


Significant Gem Uncirculated 1912 Quarter Eagle 


2062 


1912 Indian Quarter Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). A gorgeous golden- 
orange example with uncommonly smooth and well preserved surfaces 
for this conditionally challenging issue. Sharply struck with full mint 
luster in a rich frosty texture. At and above the MS-65 grade level, as 
here, the 1912 is the rarest issue of this type after only the 1911-D, 


1914 and 1914-D. This is certainly a superior quality survivor - among 
the finest that we have handled in recent memory - and it represents 
an important bidding opportunity for the astute 20th century gold 
collector. 

PCGS# 7944. NGC ID: 2896. 


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THREE-DOLLAR GOLD PIECES 


Thoroughly Appealing AU 1854-D $3 Gold 
Rare Key Date Issue 


2063 


1854-D Three-Dollar Gold Piece. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. 
AU-50 (PCGS). Here is a noteworthy condition rarity to represent 
this key date three-dollar gold issue, the only one from the Dahlonega 
Mint. Handsome olive-orange surfaces are enhanced by intermingled 
blushes of reddish-rose patina. Examples of this issue are never fully 
struck, although this piece exhibits uncommonly sharp definition at 
the borders, where much of the denticulation is present. The high 
points are a bit soft, however, due to a combination of strike and light 
rub. The major design elements are still very bold for an issue that, 
when offered at all, tends to be in lower circulated grades such as VF 
and EF. Faint traces of frosty luster persist, and the surfaces are free of 
sizable marks and have a pleasingly smooth appearance. 


The mintage for this first year of issue was just 1,120 pieces, and only 
about 300 remain today. The majority exhibit considerable wear, as 
above, and many are also impaired due to cleaning, surface damage, 
and other problems. Mint State pieces are virtually unobtainable, thus 
even advanced collectors assembling date and mint sets are pressed to 
buy this particular issue in circulated grades. At the AU level the 1854- 
D has always been in strong demand. Only the most aggressive bids 
will secure this prize. 
PCGS# 7970. NGC ID: 25M4. 


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Exceptionally Vivid Gem Mint State 1878 $3 Gold 


2064 


1878 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-65 (PCGS). A magnificent Gem 
with lovely, vivid color in deep rose, pale powder blue and warm 
orange-apricot to both sides. Sharply struck with a bold satin to softly 
frosted finish, it ranks among the finer certified not only of the issue 
but of the entire denomination. One of the most desirable gold type 
coins in this sale, and equally well suited for inclusion in an advanced 
collection of this challenging 19th century odd denomination series. 


At 82,304 pieces the mintage of the 1878 three-dollar gold piece is the 
second highest for the type after 1854. Except for this and the similarly 
aberrant 1874 (41,800 pieces struck), the highest mintage three-dollar 
gold issue from the later years of this series is the 1887 - with just 6,000 
circulation strikes produced. 


In 1875, the federal government mandated that, beginning on 
January 1, 1879, gold coins would once again be exchangeable at 
par with paper currency. This would return gold coinage to active 
commerce in the eastern part of the United States for the first time 
since banks suspended gold specie payments in December 1861, due 
to the uncertain economic climate brought about by the onset of 
the Civil War. In anticipation of this event, the Mint increased gold 
coin production in 1878 to build up its stocks of such pieces. The 


market also anticipated the date the mandate was due to take effect, 
and on December 17, 1878, gold achieved parity with paper on its 
own. However, the contemporary public showed little interest in 
exchanging paper currency for gold and, even if they had, it is unlikely 
that many people would have requested three-dollar gold pieces. The 
denomination was unpopular almost from the time of authorization in 
the mid 1850s, and with supplies of 1878 coins quickly accumulating 
at the Mint and in bank reserves, yearly mintages fell off sharply again 
beginning in 1879 and continuing through the series’ end in 1889. 


Most of the 1878 three-dollar gold pieces that remained in Mint and 
Treasury Department stocks were eventually melted. Enough were 
paid out to banks, however, which eventually sold them at a premium, 
that the 1878 now ranks as the most plentiful issue of its denomination 
in all grades. The term “plentiful” is relative, however, for the three- 
dollar gold piece as a type is scarce in an absolute sense, very scarce in 
lower Mint State grades, and rare at and above the Choice level. The 
1878 emerges as a major condition rarity in the finest grades. With the 
legion of high quality gold type collectors in today’s hobby, we expect 
this impressive Gem to sell for a strong bid. 
PCGS# 8000. NGC ID: 25MZ. 


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Choice Uncirculated 1880 $3 Gold 
One of Just 1,000 Coins Struck 


2065 


1880 Three-Dollar Gold Piece. MS-64 (PCGS). Here is a desirable 
near-Gem quality example of this low mintage circulation strike 
three-dollar gold issue. Lustrous frosty to semi-prooflike surfaces are 
enhanced by gorgeous vivid pinkish-rose and golden-apricot colors. 
Both sides are sharply struck with an appearance that is smoother than 
seen on the typical survivor of this key date issue. 


Only 1,000 circulation strikes were produced for the 1880 three-dollar 
gold piece against a modest 36 Proofs delivered for the date - no matter 
the format you will be hard pressed to find an attractive example in 
any grade. Early 20th century dealer Henry Chapman insisted that 
much of the circulation strike mintage remained at the Mint and was 
later melted. As sometimes noted in other sources, the 2005 Bowers- 
Winter reference on the series suggests that there are some 140 to 170 


or so examples of this issue known in Mint State, as here, but only 
35 to 45 circulated survivors. A century and more ago Thomas Elder 
was well known for finding $3 gold coins at banks and in jewelers’ 
inventories and is rumored to have “saved” several hundred pieces 
from destruction. Many were dated 1879 and 1880, and many ended 
up with Chicago coin dealer Ben G. Green and notable collector John 
Beck. The present beauty may have been one of the Elder-Green- 
Beck pieces, though we are simply romanticizing here and have no 
way of knowing this coin’s earliest provenance. One thing is certain, 
however - the present 1880 is exceptionally attractive and would be a 
fine addition to any three-dollar gold cabinet being formed. 
PCGS# 8002. NGC ID: 25N3. 


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FOUR-DOLLAR GOLD PIECES 


Legendary $4 Flowing Hair Stella Rarity 
Sharp and Desirable 


2066 


1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, 
Pollock- 1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-61 (PCGS). 
Obv: The Flowing Hair design by Charles E. Barber. Head of Liberty 
with flowing hair faces left with the date 1879 below. Liberty is wearing 
a coronet inscribed LIBERTY, and the inscription * 6 * G * .3*S 
w7KCK7KGKR&A*KM*S & encircles the border. Rev: 
Five-pointed star, or Stella, is inscribed with the denominations ONE 
STELLA and 400 CENTS. The Latin mottoes E PLURIBUS UNUM 
and DEO EST GLORIA are above and below the star, respectively. 
The legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is inscribed along the 
upper border, and another expression of the denomination FOUR 
DOL. is inscribed along the lower border. A handsome and desirable 
example of this iconic rarity among U.S. gold coinage. The surfaces 
boast lovely golden-wheat coloration with notable reflectivity in the 
fields. The design elements remain incredibly sharp throughout and 
are accompanied by traces of a “wire rim” at the edges which indicates 
a razor sharp strike. An absolute trophy-coin that would serve as a 
crowning jewel in an advance collection. 


The story of the four-dollar gold Stellas of 1879 and 1880 begins with 
the desire in certain government circles to create an international 
coinage system that would be readily recognized and accepted 
throughout the world. Although it had surfaced earlier, this idea gained 
its greatest momentum in 1879 through the efforts of John A. Kasson, 
the United States’ minister plenipotentiary to the Austro-Hungarian 
Empire and a former chairman of the Congressional Committee on 
Coinage, Weights and Measures. Kasson urged the federal government 
to consider creation of a four-dollar gold coin as the basis for a new 
international monetary system. In Kasson’s opinion, a four-dollar gold 
coin struck in the United States Mint would more closely approximate 
in value the more widely used and accepted gold coins of several 
European countries, including Austria's 8 florins, the Dutch 8 florins, 
France’s 20 francs, Italy’s 20 lire and Spain’s 20 pesetas. 


Throwing his weight behind Kasson’s proposal, serving chairman of 
the Committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures, Alexander H. 
Stephens, wrote to Secretary of the Treasury John Sherman requesting 
that the Mint prepare pattern four-dollar gold pieces for evaluation 
by Congress. The Mint eventually prepared two different proposed 


designs, a flowing hair motif by Charles E. Barber and a coiled hair 
design by George T. Morgan. The Barber Flowing Hair type was used to 
prepare only 25 (and possibly as few as 15) examples for distribution to 
Congressional leaders. Those coins are dated 1879 and, per traditional 
numismatic wisdom, were struck in a metric alloy of 85.71% gold, 
4.29% silver and 10.00% copper. 


Demand among Congressional and other government officials for 
examples of the proposed four-dollar gold Stella proved so great, 
however, that the Mint eventually prepared perhaps as many as 700 
additional specimens in early 1880, still using the 1879-dated Flowing 
Hair dies. These pieces are struck in standard alloy of 90.00% gold, 
10.00% copper on shaved half eagle planchets (per the website 
us.patterns.com) and, as with their predecessors produced in 1879, 
were used for presentation and other official purposes as well as for 
numismatists. Despite its popularity with Congressional leaders and 
other contemporary politicians, in the end the four-dollar gold Stella 
failed to gain authorization for regular issue production and the 
project ended. 


Asa “type coin,’ the 1879 Flowing Hair Stella is a significant numismatic 
rarity, even more so from a market availability standpoint given the 
strong demand it generates among advanced collectors. For although 
technically a pattern (as the four-dollar gold denomination was never 
authorized for regular issue production), the Stella has long been 
collected as an integral part of a complete type set of classic United 
States Mint gold coinage. Its popularity is such that the denomination 
has been ranked 16th in the fifth (2019) edition of 100 Greatest US. 
Coins by Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth. 


All Stellas were struck as Proofs, but because many of the surviving 
examples were once used as pocket pieces or set into jewelry, they 
often appear as if they have seen very heavy circulation. Many are 
damaged with filed rims, scratches, and wear commensurate with long 
service in necklaces. The present coin is an exception. Well preserved 
through the years with only minimal signs of numismatic handling, 
the acquisition of this Proof Stella would be an impressive numismatic 
achievement for any advanced collector. 
PCGS# 8057. NGC ID: 28AZ. 


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HALF EAGLES 


Desirable Near-Mint 1800 Half Eagle 


2067 


1800 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-2. Rarity-3+. Blunt 1. AU- 
58 (PCGS). Overall honey-orange with subtle hints of rose and olive 
coloration evident as the coin rotates under a light. A faint prooflike 
reflectivity gleams throughout the fields and complements the frosty 
devices. Well composed for this grade level, with just the faintest trace 
of handling, yet no individually distracting marks. 

The Blunt 1 variety was produced with the single obverse die but 4 
different reverse dies. Mintage figures are not precise for this issue. 
It is believed that somewhere between 15,000 and 30,000 half eagles 


were struck bearing the 1800 date. Of these, approximately between 
7,500 and 12,500 were produced using the BD-2 die pair. Fewer than 
250 examples are thought extant (per John W. Dannreuther, 2006) and 
are eagerly pursued by knowledgeable collectors any time one crosses 
the block, especially a near-Mint specimen that is as charming and 
appealing as here. Expect keen interest for this visually appealing 
example. 
PCGS# 8082. NGC ID: 25NW. 


Popular First-Year 1807 Capped Bust Left $5 


2068 


1807 Capped Bust Left Half Eagle. BD-8. Rarity-2. MS-63 (NGC). 
Billowy mint frost mingles with bright medium gold color and, at 
the peripheries, delicate pinkish-rose iridescence. The strike is well 
centered and, while the borders are soft in isolated areas, all devices 
are sharply to fully defined. Free of significant blemishes, as befits the 
assigned grade, and sure to please the advanced gold enthusiast. BD 
Die State c/a. 


The year 1807 was one of transition at the United States Mint, with 
John Reich's Capped Bust Left design selected for its first use on the 
half eagles and half dollars. Reich produced some of the most beloved 


of all American coins but in 1817 he resigned and retired to Albany, 
New York. His secret mark, a notched 13th star on the obverse, was 
used on all dies he cut. An estimated 50,000 of Reich’s new half eagles 
were struck, from only two die pairs. The BD-8 marriage, by far the 
more available of these two die marriages, is differentiated by the O 
in OF centered above the N in UNUM on the ribbon along with a leaf 
close to the letter U in UNITED. Popular with early gold specialists 
and type collectors alike, attractive Choice Mint State examples of 
this variety are long on desirability and short on supply. Expect lively 
bidding. 


PCGS# 8101. NGC ID: CKLH. 


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2069 


1846 Liberty Head Half Eagle. Large Date. MS-64 (NGC). Offered 
is a highly significant coin that is tied for CC#1 for the 1846 Large 
Date $5 with only a few other grading events in PCGS/NGC MS-64. 
It is a delightful near-Gem, both sides aglow with a frosty to semi- 
prooflike finish. The obverse field is the most reflective area on the 
coin, although some “flash” is also evident in the field on the reverse. 
Fully struck with razor sharp definition, this coin belongs in the finest 
collection of 19th century gold. Gorgeous! 


A scarce and underrated issue in all grades, the 1846 is definitely much 
rarer in Mint State than a mintage of 395,942 pieces might imply. The 
Large Date is the more available of the two logotypes, but even so the 
typical survivor is VF or EF. The fleeting nature of this offering can 
hardly be overstated. 

PCGS# 8226. NGC ID: 25TE. 

NGC Census: 5; 0 finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is just 1/0. 


Exceptional Mint State 1856-S Half Eagle 


2070 


1856-S Liberty Head Half Eagle. MS-61 (PCGS). Beautiful golden- 
rose surfaces with full luster in a soft satin to frosty texture. Striking 
detail is razor sharp in virtually all areas, and the in hand appearance 
is uncommonly smooth for both the issue and the assigned grade. A 
solid Condition Census offering from the earliest days of San Francisco 
Mint coinage. 


Due to distrust of paper money, gold coins were the workhorse 
medium of exchange in the Old West during the immediate pre-Civil 
War era, as well as during the following decades through the closing 
of the frontier in 1890. The entirety of the 105,100 mintage of 1856- 
S half eagles immediately entered circulation with little notice and 
went to work helping to make a dent in the enormous demand for 


lower denomination gold coins. And stay there they did - the half 
eagle denomination had long been popular in commerce throughout 
the United States and especially so in California. In all degrees of 
preservation, the issue is notably scarce: PCGS CoinFacts estimates 
that 225 examples exist in all grades. Of those, the typically offered 
grades are VF to low end AU. For the Western Americana specialist, 
here is an extraordinary opportunity to add a remarkable Mint State 
survivor of a historic and underappreciated issue. 

PCGS# 8270. NGC ID: 25UZ. 

PCGS Population: 5; 6 finer (MS-64 finest). 

From our sale of the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set, Summer 2022 Global Show- 

case Auction, August, lot 3072. 


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1914 Indian Half Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). Gorgeous satin to softly 
frosted surfaces are lustrous, smartly impressed, and bathed in richly 
original orange-apricot color. An underrated issue by Philadelphia 
Mint Indian half eagle standards, the 1914 is scarcer in Mint State than 
the 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 and 1913. Gems are particularly elusive, and 


this captivating PCGS-certified beauty represents a fleeting bidding 
opportunity for advanced 20th century gold enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 8527. NGC ID: 28DU. 

PCGS Population: 35; 3 finer (MS-66 finest). 


Strike and Condition Rarity 1916-S Half Eagle 


2072 


1916-S Indian Half Eagle. MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. This is an 
exceptionally sharp San Francisco Mint Indian five. The detail is 
uniformly full including a well defined and fully appreciable mintmark. 
Luster quality is no less impressive; the texture soft, frosty and toned 
in a lovely shade of rose-gold. The preservation fully justifies the 
near-Gem grade from NGC and it is easily among the most appealing 
survivors of this challenging semi-key date issue available to today’s 
discerning gold enthusiasts. 


Although several small hoards of Uncirculated coins entered the 
numismatic market from overseas sources beginning in the early to 


mid 1980s, the 1916-S remains elusive in grades above MS-63. The 
typical hoard coin, while invariably well struck, is heavily abraded with 
inferior luster quality. Additionally, not enough Mint State examples 
have been located to place the 1916-S among the more plentiful Indian 
half eagles. Accordingly this is one of the scarcer issues of its type in 
Mint State. With the technical quality and eye appeal offered here the 
1916-S is rarer yet, a fact that is sure to result in strong competition 
for this lot. 

PCGS# 8532. NGC ID: 28DY. 

NGC Census: 8; 15 finer (MS-66 finest). 

CAC Population: 29; 8. The former total includes coins certified both MS-64 and MS-64+. 


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EAGLES 


Significant 1799 BD-9 $10 Gold 
Rarity-6+ Variety 


2073 


1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-9, Taraszka-21. Rarity-6+. 
Large Obverse Stars. AU Details—Plugged (PCGS). Warmly and 
evenly retoned in bold olive-orange, this coin is quite attractive. A 
glossy texture and wispy hairlines betray an old cleaning, and a neatly 
executed plug at 11 oclock relative to the obverse identifies this as a 
former jewelry piece. Overall detail remains bold, nonetheless, with 
the finer elements of Liberty’s portrait and the reverse actually quite 
sharp. BD Die State a/b. 


Of the two known die marriages of the 1799 Large Obverse Stars Guide 
Book variety, BD-9 is by far the rarer. Fewer than 20 examples are 


believed extant in all grades, as opposed to several hundred survivors 
for BD-10. Both varieties share the same obverse, but in the BD-9 
pairing the reverse has the lowermost berry in the olive branch just 
past the final letter A in AMERICA. (For BD-10 this berry is centered 
under the right foot of that letter.) With offerings of survivors few and 
far between, we anticipate keen interest in this lot among early gold 
variety specialists. 

PCGS# 8562. NGC ID: 2625. 

From the Harvey B. Jacobson Jr. Collection. Earlier from our Baltimore Auction 

of June 2017, lot 11415. 


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1799 Capped Bust Right Eagle. BD-10, Taraszka-22. Rarity-3. 
Large Obverse Stars. VF-35 (PCGS). A seldom offered certified 
grade for this challenging early gold type, and one that is sure 
to appeal to astute type collectors. Rich deep olive color with 
intermingled orange-copper, the surfaces are free of sizeable or 
otherwise individually mentionable abrasions. Wispy handling 
marks are noted for accuracy, as is a shallow reverse planchet flaw 
(as made) that bisects the letter E and the adjacent clouds. A tad 
glossy in texture, as well, and perhaps from some time spent as a 
pocket piece, all major design elements remain bold with some 
sharper definition in the recesses. BD Die State a/a. 


Of the ten different 1799 die pairs identified by Bass and Dannreuther, 
only two used the same Large Stars obverse die. The reverse die 
proved to be resilient as not only was it able to coin an estimated 
12,500 to 17,500 eagles in 1799, it was also used to strike the entirety 
of the 1800 eagle mintage as well as a few thousand eagles in 1801. 
Often considered one of the most available of the Heraldic Eagle $10 
gold pieces, the BD-10 variety should be examined in the context 
of the entire series, one which is challenging overall. Many serious 
collectors are content with adding just a single specimen to represent 
the type, which makes the BD-10 even more desirable. A Choice VF 
example with excellent eye appeal, as here, is particularly well suited 
for type collections. 
PCGS# 8562. NGC ID: 2625. 


Uncommonly High Grade 1852-0 $10 


2075 


1852-O Liberty Head Eagle. Winter-2. AU-58 (NGC). This lovely 
example retains much frosty luster, and the fields are appreciably semi- 
reflective. Bathed in warm honey-orange color, razor sharp striking 
detail to the focal features provides further appeal. 

One of the most elusive No Motto Liberty Head eagles from the New 
Orleans Mint, the 1852-O has an extant population of fewer than 200 
coins from a mintage of 18,000 pieces. It is the sixth rarest O-Mint issue 


of its type, a ranking it shares with the 1849-O. Mint State survivors are 
rare enough to be counted on one hand, their paucity placing extreme 
collector pressure on premium quality Choice AU examples such as 
the current offering. It is a coin that will serve with distinction in a 
specialized collection of Liberty Head eagles or Southern gold. 

PCGS# 8609. NGC ID: 263D. 

NGC Census: 9; 3 finer (MS-61 finest). The corresponding PCGS Population is 5/2 (MS-60 finest). 


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Condition Census 1884-CC Eagle 
Tied for Finest Certified at NGC 


2076 


1884-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. MS- 
61 (NGC). This phenomenal offering is for a lovely 1884-CC eagle that 
qualifies as Condition Census for the issue based on the noteworthy 
MS-61 grade assigned by NGC. It is an attractive coin in all regards 
- warm golden-honey surfaces with overlying pinkish-apricot toning, 
fully struck design elements, and complete mint luster in a softly 
frosted texture. Exceptionally smooth in hand for both the issue and 
the assigned grade, accuracy alone compels us to mention a faint line 
in the left obverse field before Liberty’s bust. 


The final CC-Mint ten struck prior to 1890, the 1884-CC has a 
mintage of 9,925 pieces and likely suffered attrition predominantly 
through domestic circulation in the American West with limited 
numbers of coins (mostly worn) finding their way to Europe in later 
years. Repatriations and other newcomers to today’s market tend to be 
in circulated grades. The example offered here is a notable exception 
as it is fully Mint State. Its offering in this sale represents a fleeting 
opportunity for the collector of condition rarity Carson City Mint gold 
coinage. 

PCGS# 8704. NGC ID: 266B. 

NGC Census: 6; 0 finer at this service. 


Premium Uncirculated 1890-CC Eagle 


2077 


1890-CC Liberty Head Eagle. Winter 1-A, the only known dies. MS- 
62 (PCGS). CAC. Gorgeous rose-orange surfaces are fully lustrous 
with a lovely, satin to softly frosted texture. The striking detail is full 
throughout, and both sides are exceptionally well preserved and nearly 
Choice Mint State in quality. 


Ten-dollar eagle production resumed at the Carson City Mint in 1890 
after a hiatus of five years. The 1890-CC has a mintage of just 17,500 
pieces, but thanks to an above average rate of survival it is one of the 


more frequently encountered issues in this mintmarked gold series. We 
believe that fewer than 1,000 coins are extant in all grades, however, a 
small total given the popularity of Carson City Mint coinage in today’s 
market. The Mint State population is even smaller still with Rusty Goe 
(2020) estimating just 150 to 187 coins at that level. Few Uncirculated 
survivors are as nice as this PCGS/CAC MS-62 coin, certainly among 
the finest examples currently available. 
PCGS# 8718. NGC ID: 2668S. 


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One of the Finest Certified 1906-D Eagles 


2078 


1906-D Liberty Head Eagle. MS-66 (NGC). This is an exceptionally 
smooth, highly attractive example of a historic Denver Mint eagle. 
Richly original surfaces display a blend of billowy mint frost and deep 
orange-apricot color. Striking detail is razor sharp to full, enhancing 
the already strong appeal. 


The 1906-D is the first Denver Mint eagle, and has a generous mintage 
of 981,000 pieces. Enough Uncirculated coins have been located in 


foreign bank reserves that the 1906-D is available in grades up to and 
including MS-64. However, it becomes elusive in MS-65 and rare any 
finer. This MS-66 is among the finest certified examples at either PCGS 
or NGC, and would serve as a highlight in even the most advanced 
gold cabinet. 

PCGS# 8760. NGC ID: 2685. 

NGC Census: 2; with a single MS-67 finer. The corresponding PCGS Population is 3/0. 


DOUBLE EAGLES 


Uncommonly Well Preserved 1853-0 Double Eagle 


2079 


1853-O Liberty Head Double Eagle. Winter-1, the only known dies. 
AU-55 (NGC). Offered is an important coin for advanced double 
eagle or New Orleans Mint enthusiasts, as relatively few 1853-O $20s 
survive from the mintage of 71,000 pieces, and very few grade finer 
than AU-50. This is a fully Choice About Uncirculated example with 
vivid golden-olive surfaces that retain plenty of lively mint luster. 
The strike is impressively sharp throughout the design, with the 
surfaces displaying only the most trivial rub confirming a short stint 
in commerce. Virtually all known surviving 1853-O double eagles 
show some degree of circulation, and finding an example in such a 
high technical grade as AU-55 usually requires considerable patience 


and much persistence. Definitely a find, the present 1853-O is in a 
grade high enough to attract an advanced specialist, yet it is much less 
expensive than a Mint State coin would be, if indeed you could find a 
nice one. 


New Orleans Mint double eagles were important in the trade of their 
day - by steamboat up the Mississippi River connecting to inland cities 
and towns, and by sea to foreign countries. It is little wonder, then, that 
issues such as the 1853-O saw intense use, and suffered a high rate of 
attrition. 

PCGS# 8910. NGC ID: 268N. 


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Historic Gem 1857-S From the S.S. Central America Shipwreck 
With Pinch of Gold Dust 


2080 


1857-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety-20A. Spiked Shield. S.S. 
Central America Label. With One Pinch of California Gold Dust. 
MS-65 (PCGS). This historic shipwreck treasure remains one of the 
finest survivors of this San Francisco double eagle. It displays lovely 
apricot-gold color throughout. Fully struck with virtually pristine 
surfaces and subtle prooflike reflectivity in the fields, this coin would 
do justice to the finest gold type set or specialized cabinet of Liberty 
Head double eagles. This coin is housed in a special large size PCGS 
holder that also includes one pinch of California gold dust. The back of 
the PCGS insert features the signature of Bob Evans, chief scientist and 
historian of the S.S. Central America treasure. Under Evans’ signature 
is the note: “I certify this coin and gold dust were recovered from the 
S.S. Central America” 


The year 1857 saw two major events occur that had long lasting 
effects on the United States economy. Throughout the early 1850s, the 
railroads began a rapid expansion throughout the nation in an effort to 
unite major commercial centers and eventually the East Coast with the 
West Coast. In the process, railroad companies embarked on an overly 
ambitious construction spree which required considerable financing, 
which banks were eager to provide. It became apparent that many of 
these railroad companies were built on empty promises and no assets. 
The bubble in railroad stocks burst in the summer of 1857. beginning 
a bear market that accelerated rapidly after several major companies 
failed. On August 24, the dam broke when the Ohio Life Insurance & 
Trust Company collapsed entirely. That failure precipitated a massive 
run on the banks that when the dust settled left in ruin thousands of 
banks, businesses reliant on those banks, and the people reliant on 
those businesses. 


While this financial disaster, the Panic of 1857 unfolded across 
the nation, another tragedy exacerbated the economic failures and 
claimed hundreds of lives. On September 3, the S.S. Central America, 
a side-wheel steamer operated by the United States Mail Steamship 
Company, left the Panamanian port city of Colon with 101 crew 
members and 477 passengers headed to New York via Havana. On 
the 9th, the Central America encountered an Atlantic hurricane off 
the coast of North Carolina and tried to ride out the storm. Despite 
valiant efforts by Captain William Herndon and the passengers and 
crew to keep the ship from sinking, it was to no avail. On the 12th 


when two small vessels were spotted, Captain Herndon gave the 
order to abandon ship, deployed lifeboats and tried to rescue as many 
people as possible, with women and children first. That evening, the 
Central America slipped beneath the waves with Captain Herndon 
maintaining his position on the wheel box until the very end. Captain 
Herndon was celebrated across the nation for his bravery and heroism 
and his name lives on today in the form of memorials, ships, and the 
town of Herndon, Virginia. 


Also on board the Central America was a staggering 15 tons of gold 
in the form of assayer ingots, gold dust, and coins worth $8 million 
at the time, or roughly half a billion dollars in today’s accounting. The 
ship was lost over a particularly deep part of the Atlantic that made 
recovery an impossibility for generations. In the 1980s a group of 
treasure hunters and explorers believed they had located where the 
ship and its gold had come to rest on the ocean bottom. After years of 
exploration and searching with side-scan sonar and remotely operated 
vehicles (ROVs), the wreck was located in 1988, and over the next 
several years, several tons of gold assayer ingots, gold dust, and gold 
coins were recovered. Over the next several years the disposition of the 
treasure was litigated until it was determined that the discovery team 
was entitled to 92% of the recovered treasure. 


Among the recovered items were approximately 5,400 freshly struck 
1857-S double eagles. Typically, gold coins struck at the San Francisco 
Mint had entered the region’s commercial channels and remained 
there. Before the recovery of the Central America coins, the best 
Type I double eagles struck at the San Francisco Mint would be in 
the AU range. Thanks to the recovery of this treasure ship and others, 
numismatists can now acquire not only a Mint State example, but 
even a Gem such as this. The majority of the double eagles recovered 
from the S.S. Central America are at the Choice Mint State level of 
preservation. Above those grades the numbers thin out and Gems are 
much more difficult to find. Due to careful conservation under the 
eye of scientist and discoverer Bob Evans, the surfaces of these coins 
are often as sparkling as the day they left the San Francisco Mint. This 
Gem will attract considerable attention from double eagle specialists, 
as well as enthusiasts of Gold Rush history and shipwreck lore. 

PCGS# 670713. NGC ID: 2696. 

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2081 


1857-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Variety-20A. Spiked Shield. 
Gold S.S. Central America Label. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Delightful 
frosty surfaces are fully struck with a pretty blend of reddish-rose and 
orange-gold colors. Until the discovery of the S.S. Central America 
treasure, the early double eagles struck at the San Francisco Mint 
tended to remain in circulation, making even the very lowest level 
Mint State specimens very challenging to locate. The more than 5,400 
mostly Choice to Gem Mint State double eagles recovered from the 


wreck have since made this the quintessential Type I Liberty Head 
issue. The huge numbers of essentially Mint-fresh coins have also 
allowed numismatists a rare opportunity to closely examine die 
varieties for a series where this was not generally possible before. This 
is a premium quality Choice example of the Spiked Shield variety that 
will impress any student of Gold Rush double eagles. 

PCGS# 70000. NGC ID: 2696. 

Ex S.S. Central America. 


Bright and Lustrous 1863-S $20 Gold 


2082 


1863-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Small S. MS-61 (NGC). A 
visually appealing example bathed in frosty mint luster and vivid 
pinkish-gold color. Well struck, nicely preserved, and worthy of 
inclusion in an advanced double eagle set. 


The mintage for the 1863-S double eagle is 966,570 pieces, a substantial 
production figure for the Civil War era. This issue circulated 
extensively in West Coast commerce at a time when specie had 
virtually disappeared from day-to-day transactions in the Midwest and 
the East. Although many were likely exported overseas in later years, 
survival rates are comparable to most other double eagle issues from 


the early to mid 1860s. Q David Bowers estimated an Uncirculated 
population of 30 to 50 different pieces in his 2004 Guide Book of Double 
Eagles. David W. Akers enumerated 15 listings of examples cataloged 
as Uncirculated in his 1982 study of double eagle auction records. All 
bets were off when Odyssey Marine Exploration later discovered the 
lost wreck of the S.S. Republic, which yielded a further 175 pieces. As 
treasure-found twenties typically do, these soon found their way into 
collections and, today, market appearances for Mint State examples are 
few and far between. 

PCGS# 8940. NGC ID: 269R. 

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Challenging 1868 Liberty Head Twenty 


2083 


1868 Liberty Head Double Eagle. AU-53 (PCGS). A beautiful 1868 
double eagle, both sides exhibit strong mint luster for the grade with 
lovely deep orange-honey color and sharp to full striking detail. Most 
Type II Liberty double eagles of 1866 to 1876 are highly elusive in 
Mint State, and even “common date” Type II twenties such as the 1873 
Open 3 and 1875-S are scarce relative to the market demand for them. 
The 1868 is actually the rarest Type II Liberty Head twenty from the 
Philadelphia Mint, per Doug Winter and Mike Fuljenz (2004), and the 
present offering for a premium About Uncirculated survivor is sure to 
see significant interest. 


The nation was still picking up the pieces from the Civil War when the 
modest mintage of only 98,575 double eagles rolled off the Philadelphia 
Mint’s presses in 1868. Preservation of such a high denomination coin 
like a double eagle was not a priority for most at the time. Many of 
these comparatively few coins were used for international payments 
and spent decades in bank vaults before finally being repatriated. 
As a result, most are in the middle to higher end of the circulated 
grade scale and very few are Mint State, and those are mostly heavily 
abraded. Superior-quality 1868 double eagles such as this are few and 
far between in any grade. Here is an opportunity not to be missed. 
PCGS# 8953. NGC ID: 26A3. 


Scarce 1873-S Open 3 Double Eagle 


2084 


1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Open 3. MS-61 (PCGS). 
Delightful golden-apricot surfaces are sharply struck with bountiful 
mint frost. An attractively original example and quite nice for the 
grade. 

The mintage for the 1873-S double eagle of 1,040,600 pieces includes 


both Close 3 and Open 3 date logotypes, and it was higher than the 
previous year’s San Francisco Mint delivery by more than a quarter- 


million pieces. Much of this mintage later went overseas in banking 
transactions, and many are the Mint State pieces that have come 
back to the United States, especially during the 1990s. Most of the 
Uncirculated survivors are examples of the Close 3 variety, however, 
Open 3 coins such as this are in the distinct minority in today’s market. 
This is a scarce and attractive Mint State coin that would serve as a 
focal point in any high quality double eagle set. 
PCGS# 8979. NGC ID: 26AM. 


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Noteworthy Mint State 1873-S Liberty Head $20 
Scarce Open 3 Date Logotype 


2085 


1873-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. Open 3. MS-61 (PCGS). 
Offering a different “look” to the example in the preceding lot, this 
1873-S Open 3 double eagle exhibits warmer color in blended olive- 
honey and golden-rose shades. Both sides are sharply struck with a full 
endowment of lively frosty to modestly semi-reflective luster. Sure to 


see spirited bidding among discerning gold enthusiasts, and destined 
for inclusion in an advanced collection of this perennially popular 
Liberty Head series. 


PCGS# 8979. NGC ID: 26AM. 


Rare Premium Mint State 1875-CC Double Eagle 
Among the Finer Certified at PCGS 


2086 


1875-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62+ (PCGS). This is an 
exceptionally well preserved 1875-CC double eagle that would do 
justice to an advanced collection of Carson City Mint gold. It is bathed 
in rich golden-apricot coloration with subtle traces of rose patina 
scattered throughout. The luster is uniform and softly frosted, with 
only the most trivial bagmarks precluding a Choice Mint State grade. 
An incredibly handsome coin to examine in-person, it ranks among 
the finer certified survivors of the issue and represents a fleeting 
bidding opportunity. 

In 1875, double eagle production was stepped up significantly with a 
sufficiently large mintage of 111,151 pieces, helped by the $1.5 million 
bullion deposit made by the Consolidated Virginia Mining Company 


in June of that year. These coins entered circulation in the region and 
served many years of service. Later on, many examples were shipped 
abroad, but by this time were quite worn. As one of the most available 
of the Carson City double eagle issues, the 1875-CC is a particularly 
popular issue for collectors desiring an example from this legendary 
Nevada mint. However, this issue is incredibly challenging at the 
finer Mint State levels, as most Uncirculated survivors exhibit copious 
bagmarks or other surface problems. The present piece is a notable 
exception to this rule and would be difficult to improve upon. 

PCGS# 8974. NGC ID: 26AT. 

PCGS Population: 14; 33 finer (MS-64 finest). 


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2087 


1889-S Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). A decidedly 
prooflike example with semi-reflective fields supporting softly frosted 
motifs. The surfaces also exhibit wonderfully original color in vivid 
golden-honey. The strike is sharp throughout and the eye appeal is 
strong. 


The San Francisco Mint produced 774,700 double eagles during 
the year 1889, a typically large production figure for the West Coast 
facility. David W. Akers, writing in 1982, noted that prior to the 1960s, 
the 1889-S was rare in Mint State and that some major collections of 
the era such as Roach, Flanagan, Atwater, Baldenhofer, Melish, and 


many others had to be satisfied with circulated specimens. Beginning 
on an especially large scale in the 1960s, and to a much greater extent 
in subsequent years, Uncirculated examples from overseas hoards 
were imported back into the United States, so that by 2004 when Q. 
David Bowers penned his Guide Book of Double Eagles, he supplied 
a high-end estimate for Uncirculated examples at 2,500 or more coins. 
The typical example grades no finer than MS-63, however, and the 
present near-Gem is scarce from a condition standpoint and poised 
for inclusion in an advanced gold cabinet. 
PCGS# 9012. NGC ID: 26BW. 


Premium Mint State 1890-CC $20 


2088 


1890-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). This lustrous 
Uncirculated double eagle presents a bold to sharp strike and richly 
original golden-apricot color on both sides. 


‘The mintage for this popular issue is 91,209 pieces, up more than 60,000 
coins from the preceding year’s double eagle production at the Carson 
City Mint. Most of the 1890-CC double eagles in Mint State have come 
to light within the past two decades. In our 1993 (Bowers and Merena’) 
sale of the Stetson University Collection we noted in part, “PCGS has 
certified no example higher than MS-61. Most pieces are in notably 


lower grades, usually EF or AU” Thanks to recent repatriations from 
foreign bank hoards, some 270 to 325 Mint State 1890-CC twenties are 
now believed extant. (This estimate is per Rusty Goe, 2020; Q. David 
Bowers takes a more liberal view and asserts that 500 to 750 coins are 
extant at this level in his 2004 Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins). 
These are immensely popular with both double eagle and Carson 
City Mint enthusiasts. One of the finer examples seen by PCGS, this 
offering will appeal to advanced collectors. 
PCGS# 9014. NGC ID: 26BY. 


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2089 

1890-CC Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). Our multiple 
offerings in this sale notwithstanding, this 1890-CC $20 is scarce in 
Mint State from a market availability standpoint, especially given 
the extreme popularity that Carson City Mint gold enjoys among 


advanced collectors. This is a sharply struck, fully lustrous example 
dressed in rich golden-orange color. Aesthetically pleasing, and sure 
to sell for a nice premium. 

PCGS# 9014. NGC ID: 26BY. 


High Condition Census 1893 Liberty $20 


2090 


1893 Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. This is 
an exceptionally well preserved, highly attractive 1893 double eagle. 
Razor sharp in striking detail with bountiful mint frost, both sides 
are adorned with vivid golden-rose color. The mintage for this issue 
is 344,280 coins, up some 340,000 pieces from the preceding year at 
the Philadelphia Mint. Perhaps 7,500 to 10,000 or more Uncirculated 
examples of the date are available today. Most are MS-60 to MS-63 
with limited examples in MS-64 and just a handful finer. In 1982 David 
W. Akers recorded that he had never found an auction record for a 
Mint State example of this issue prior to 1965. This variety was VF and 
EF in most collections formed before the mid-1960s. 


The Panic of 1893 caused problems nationwide. The migration of 
double eagles to foreign countries increased. Treasury reserves were 
very low and, while undoubtedly a problem for the nation at the time, 
mass exports laid the groundwork for later repatriations that have 
provided many of the Mint State Liberty Head double eagles in today’s 
market. 

PCGS# 9022. NGC ID: 26C8. 

NGC Census: 1; 1 finer (MS-65). 

CAC Population: 18; 1. The former total includes coins certified both MS-64 and MS-64+. 


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Historic 1906-D Double Eagle 


2091 


1906-D Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). Offered is a 
beautiful and conditionally scarce example of this historic mintmarked 
gold issue. Vivid satin surfaces display warm medium gold patina. The 
strike is bold to sharp and the surfaces are very smooth for both the 
issue and the assigned grade. 


The Denver Mint struck its first double eagles on April 4, 1906, and 
the year’s mintage eventually amounted to 620,250 pieces. This is 


one of only two Denver Mint issues in the Liberty Head series, and 
it is marginally scarcer than the final year 1907-D. Most Mint State 
survivors have been repatriated from foreign bank hoards in recent 
decades, few of which are as technically sound and aesthetically 
pleasing as this gorgeous near-Gem. 

PCGS# 9050. NGC ID: 26D5. 


Premium Near-Gem Mint State 1906-D $20 


2092 


1906-D Liberty Head Double Eagle. MS-64+ (PCGS). In this sale we 
are pleased to be offering multiple uncommonly high grade survivors 
of this first year double eagle issue from the Denver Mint. The present 
near-Gem is awash in a bold blend of satiny mint luster and vivid 
golden-apricot color. Striking detail is razor sharp to full throughout 


the design, and the level of surface preservation is truly impressive for 
such a large size gold coin. Worthy of a strong premium, and fit for 
inclusion in an advanced collection of Liberty Head $20s. 

PCGS# 9050. NGC ID: 26D5. 


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Glorious Gem MCMVII High Relief Double Eagle 


2093 


MCMVII (1907) Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. High Relief. Wire 
Rim. MS-65 (PCGS). This captivating Gem possesses the quality and 
eye appeal so eagerly sought for this classic gold issue, yet which most 
survivors fail to deliver. Satin to softly frosted surfaces are further 
adorned with vivid color in deep golden-honey. Wisps of reddish- 
rose toning enliven both sides. Expectably full in striking detail for 
the type, with remarkably smooth, highly appealing surfaces that will 
please even the most discerning gold enthusiast. 


The 1907 High Relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle is widely considered 
one of the most beautiful coins ever produced by the United States 
Mint. Never a man to shrink from a challenge or get bogged down in 
bureaucratic red tape, President Theodore Roosevelt engaged sculptor 
Augustus Saint-Gaudens to replace what Roosevelt referred to as 
the “atrocious hideousness” of the coin designs then in use. He and 
Saint-Gaudens bypassed Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, numerous 
committees, and Congress to create some of the most inspired coin 
designs in America’s history. The obverse was modeled after Saint- 
Gaudens’ Winged Nike figure on the General William Tecumseh 
Sherman Memorial in New York City’s Central Park and is paired 
with an elegant, if not entirely realistic rendition of a flying eagle on 
the reverse. 


In order to bring up the three dimensional nature of the design, each 
coin required at a minimum three to five strikes, as well as inspection 
after each impression. As a result, only 12,367 coins were struck for 
circulation in the High Relief format. Of those, at least two-thirds 
are of the Wire Rim variety offered here. The Wire Rim was actually 
not intended as part of the overall design but rather was an artifact of 
the striking process. During striking, if the collar was not sufficiently 
tightened, metal would be pushed to where the coin’s edge and collar 
meet. Even the slightest misalignment of the obverse and reverse dies 
would force metal into the gap, forming the “fin” (as the Mint referred 
to this feature). A second collar was employed that largely eliminated 
the Wire Rim, but the slow nature of the minting process eventually 
necessitated a reworking of the entire design to reduce the relief. 


We estimate that perhaps 6,000 are known for both varieties of the 1907 
High Relief double eagle combined, or about half the mintage, as these 
were appreciated in their own time and many were saved. However, 
few can match the quality of this Gem PCGS MS-65 example. 


PCGS# 9135. NGC ID: 26F2. 


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2094 


1907 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. Arabic Numerals. MS-66 
(PCGS). Lovely mint frost blends with vivid orange-apricot color on 
both sides of this gorgeous Gem. It is boldly to sharply struck with 
exceptional eye appeal. Despite all the problems experienced with the 
original Saint-Gaudens High Relief design, a circulating version was 
ready toward the end of 1907. To avoid the multiple strikes required 
to bring up the relief on the MCMVII double eagles, Chief Engraver 
Charles Barber reduced the relief so that only a single strike from a 
regular high speed coining press would be required. The use of Roman 
numerals for the date was also discontinued. The Philadelphia Mint 
was the only facility that was in a position to produce the new coins 
so late in the year, and coined 361,667 pieces. The new low relief coins 
were released into general circulation on December 13, 1907, and 
while not quite the original idea Roosevelt and Saint-Gaudens had in 


mind, the Liberty Head design that Roosevelt so detested became a 
thing of the past. 


Once released, numismatic attention was given to the High Relief 
MCMVII double eagles, leaving the “ordinary” low relief coins to join 
their Liberty Head cousins primarily for use in overseas transactions. 
Few thought to save these coins in high grade so they were either 
destroyed in the later melts in the 1930s or spent large amounts of time 
shuffled about in bags. Today, while there are a considerable number 
of examples in the lower Mint State grades, the issue becomes steadily 
rarer the closer to Gem it reaches. A few marginal MS-66 examples 
can be located with some effort but truly outstanding specimens with 
excellent eye appeal, as here, are few and far between. 
PCGS# 9141. NGC ID: 26F5. 


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Virtually Pristine 1908 No Motto Double Eagle 
From the Fabulous Wells Fargo Hoard 


2095 


1908 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. No Motto. MS-68 (NGC). This 
outstanding example of both the type and issue would be an excellent 
addition to the finest gold cabinet. Vivid medium golden-apricot 
surfaces are fully lustrous with a softly frosted texture. The strike is 


bold overall and the surfaces are exceptionally well preserved. 


This remarkable Superb Gem is from the Wells Fargo Hoard, the story 
of which is related by Ron Gillio, as published in Q. David Bowers’ A 


Guide Book of Double Eagle Gold Coins (2004): 


Of all the different hoards I have bought in Europe, Asia, America, 
and elsewhere, this group of 1908s is the most interesting and 
highest quality group I have ever purchased. Here is the basic story, 
although some details must remain confidential. 


In the 1990s I bought 19,900 pieces of 1908 No Motto twenties. 
‘The coins were stored in one place in bags of 500 coins, each with a 
seal. The seals on the bags of all 19,900 coins were all dated in the 
1960s. When I first met with the owners there were several people 
involved, and I was on hand with a colleague. They had a special 
book that in which we had to register before they opened the first 
bag. The book contained the seal number and the date of the seal. 
We had to sign this book for every bag they opened. The person 
opening the bags was the person who sealed them originally. 


At first glance I could tell the coins were fantastic and of high 
quality-as the bags were never tossed around or recounted over 
the years, in contrast to most bank hoards. I took the coins and 
put them in rolls of 50 and then put the rolls back in the bags. By 
the way, the bags were normal canvas bags that had been used 
to replace the original bags, which had deteriorated, in which 
they were sealed in 1917. The coins had something to do with 
an international payment of some kind in the World War I era. 
Except for the rebagging, the coins had remained unmoved and 
untouched since 1917! 


After I bought the coins they were subsequently moved and stored 
for a time at a Wells Fargo Bank in Nevada, whose name was later 
attached to the hoard. Most of the coins were graded by PCGS and 
NGC receiving the highest grades of any hoard of $20s. Here is an 
approximate breakdown of the grades: MS-69 (10 coins), MS-68 
(200+), MS-67 (1,700+), and MS-66 (6,000+), with the balance 
being MS-65 and lower. I have never seen a hoard of $20s of this 
quality, all one date, before this group or after. 


Since their dispersal into the numismatic market, the Wells Fargo 
Hoard 1908 No Motto double eagle have become favorites with 


collectors of both high grade gold types and dates. 


PCGS# 99142. NGC ID: 26F6. 
Ex Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. 


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Perennially Popular 1909/8 Double Eagle 


2096 


1909/8 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. FS-301. MS-64 (PCGS). Both 
side of this premium Choice Uncirculated double eagle exhibit vivid 
rose-orange color that provides truly outstanding eye appeal. The luster 
is full and frosty and the striking detail is very complete throughout the 
design for an example especially of this often poorly defined overdate. 
Remarkably well preserved and worthy of an advanced double eagle 
cabinet. 


The 1909/8 Saint-Gaudens double eagle is unique in that it is the only 
overdate known for the entire series. The variety was created when the 
diesinker erroneously used a 1908 hub while preparing a 1909-dated 
working die. The diesinker then corrected this mistake and finished 
the working die with the correct 1909 hub, but failed to remove the 
earlier 1908 date, leaving it plainly visible to the unaided eye. Under 
normal circumstances, Chief Engraver Charles Barber would inspect 
each working die prior to use, but for some reason that must not have 
occurred here, considering the obvious overdate. The die was put 
into use and, according to Roger Burdette, anywhere from 10,094 
and 44,730 coins were struck and subsequently entered circulation. 
Beginning in 1910, a new master date die was created and used from 


that point forward, essentially eliminating the possibility that such 
overdates would occur again. This may indicate that Barber became 
aware of the overdates soon after they were struck and sought to 
prevent it happening again. 


Soon after production, the overdate was noticed by numismatists and 
Edgar Adams made mention of the coin in the June 1910 issue of The 
Numismaitist. Interest in the overdate was minimal at best until the early 
1940s when Abe Kosoff began publicizing it. Wayte Raymond began 
including it in his Standard Catalog beginning in 1944 and it made it 
into the Guide Book with the very first edition in 1947. Since then it has 
become a mainstay of the series and desirable as the only overdate in the 
series and one of the few well-known double eagle overdates. 


The 1909/8 has roughly the same availability as its normal date sibling, 

though the overdate generally gets more attention. An estimated half of 

the surviving examples are Mint State, but all but a couple dozen are in 

the very lowest levels, seldom any finer than MS-64. Choice examples 

that are as attractive as the present coin are rare relative to demand for 

such premium quality classic U.S. Mint gold coins in today’s market. 
PCGS# 9151. NGC ID: 26FC. 


Exceptionally Well Preserved 1910 Double Eagle 


2097 


1910 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). This gorgeous 
Gem is fully struck and bathed in a handsome blend of rose-apricot 
color and satin to softly frosted luster. The surfaces are remarkably 
smooth for the type, and they border on pristine for an example of this 
conditionally challenging issue. A delight to behold, and sure to have 
no difficulty finding its way into an advanced double eagle set. 


The Philadelphia Mint produced 482,000 double eagles for commercial 
use in 1910, its most generous total for this denomination from the 1909 
to 1920 era. A substantial percentage of the 1910 double eagle mintage 
ended up overseas, which helps to explain the generous number of 
Mint State examples available to today’s collectors. However, as is the 
case with several other Saint-Gaudens issues, premium Gems such as 
this are highly elusive and Superb Gems are all but unknown. 
PCGS# 9154. NGC ID: 26FE. 


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Superior Quality 1910-D Double Eagle 


2098 

1910-D Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). This delightful 
example exhibits vivid golden-apricot color to smooth, highly lustrous 
surfaces. While far from the rarest issue in the Saint-Gaudens double 
eagle series, the 1910-D can be challenging to locate in grades above 


MS-64. Premium Gems in MS-66 are rare relative to the demand that 
they enjoy among discerning gold collectors. A beautiful and desirable 
coin that is sure to see spirited bidding at auction. 

PCGS# 9155. NGC ID: 26FG. 


Uncommonly Smooth 1911-S Double Eagle 


2099 


1911-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). Billowy mint 
frost mingles with warm golden-apricot color on both sides of this 
sharply struck, expertly preserved example. The 1911-S is one of the 
more readily obtainable Saint-Gaudens double eagles from the San 
Francisco Mint, ranking 34th among the 53 circulation strike issues 
in this series in terms of total number of Mint State coins extant. Most 


examples in numismatic and investor circles have been repatriated 
from foreign bank hoards in recent decades. Despite their prodigious 
numbers, survivors are seldom encountered in grades above MS-65, 
confirming the conditionally rare status of this upper end Gem. 

PCGS# 9159. NGC ID: 26FL. 

PCGS Population: 54; 4 finer (MS-67 finest). 


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Low Mintage 1915 Double Eagle 
Exceedingly Rare PCGS MS-65+ Grade 


2100 


1915 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-65+ (PCGS). A sharp and 
inviting piece with satiny golden-apricot surfaces. This conditionally 
rare premium Gem comes down to us from a mintage of just 152,000 
pieces, one of the lowest among circulation strike Saint-Gaudens 
double eagles. Even so, the 1915 is only a median rarity in this series in 
terms of total number of Mint State coins believed extant. It is similar 
to the 1914 in this regard, an even lower mintage issue with 95,250 
circulation strikes produced. When viewed in the wider context of the 


20th century double eagle series, however, the 1915 is scarce in lower 
Mint State grades through MS-64 and rare at or above the Gem level. 
Indeed, this is one of the finest examples known to PCGS, and it is a 
coin that would do justice to an advanced collection of Saint-Gaudens 
gold. 

PCGS# 9167. NGC ID: 26FV. 

PCGS Population: 7; 2 finer (both MS-66). 


Superior Quality 1915-S Saint-Gaudens $20 


2101 


1915-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). Remarkable 
satiny luster floods the surfaces on both sides of this premium Gem. 


Bathed in vivid golden-apricot color, as well, with a sharp strike and 


overall stunning preservation. While the 1915-S double eagle is among 


the most common of the early Saint-Gaudens issues in an absolute 

sense, examples are relatively scarce in MS-66. In fact, this piece sits 

just one grade interval below the finest seen by PCGS in MS-66+. 
PCGS# 9168. NGC ID: 26FW. 


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2102 


1916-S Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-66 (PCGS). A flashy 
and impressively preserved example of this challenging issue. The 
complexion is overall satiny, painted in a mix of deep orange-gold and 
vivid pinkish-apricot colors. Well produced and visually stunning. The 
1916-S is the only double eagle of its date, and the final one produced 
prior to 1920. It is one of the more underrated early date issues in the 


Saint-Gaudens series from a mintage of 796,000 pieces, Mint State 
survivors rarer than those of the 1911-D, 1914-D, 1914-S and 1915- 
S. Only six coins rank finer than the present example at PCGS, all in 
MS-66+. 


PCGS# 9169. NGC ID: 26FX. 


Superior 1928 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle 


2103 


1928 Saint-Gaudens Double Eagle. MS-67 (NGC). An incredible, 
conditionally rare example of this perennially popular 20th century 
US. gold type. Sharply struck with full, smooth, frosty luster, both 
sides also display lovely color in warm honey-apricot. 


Struck on the eve of the Great Depression, the 8,816,000 double eagles 
produced at the Philadelphia Mint in 1928 proved to be by far the 
largest mintage, and also the last readily available issue for the entire 
Saint-Gaudens series. A significant portion were shipped abroad in 
international trade while a smaller quantity were paid out domestically. 


The massive Treasury melts of the 1930s took their toll on the coins that 
remained. The coins that sat in European and South American vaults 
fared better with many Uncirculated survivors returning stateside 
beginning in the 1940s and 1950s. This issue is readily available up 
through Gem Mint State and even above. However, at the Superb Gem 
level, the numbers diminish drastically. Even the most selective of 
connoisseurs would be hard pressed to locate a finer example than that 
offered here. 
PCGS# 9189. NGC ID: 26GK. 


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SESSION 3 
US. CoINs 


Lot 3492 


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023, 9:00 AM PT 
LOTS 3001-3499 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


SMALL CENTS 


3001 


1858 Large Letters, High Leaves (Style of 1857), Type I. MS- 
65 (PCGS). CAC. This is a bright, lustrous and satiny Gem with 
exceptional eye appeal even for the high Mint State grade assigned. 
Vivid reddish-apricot color overall, a splash of pale powder blue 
enlivens the lower right reverse border. Both sides are fully struck 
and impressively smooth in appearance. Survivors of this brief and 
historic small cent series are always in demand for type purposes, but 
relatively few have been well enough preserved to carry CAC approval 
at the MS-65 level. A beautiful and conditionally scarce coin worthy 
of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 2019. NGC ID: 2277. 


3002 


1872 Bold N. MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. Glowing orange-rose 
surfaces sport full, vivid mint color and lively satin luster. Well struck, 
we note sharp detail to virtually all design elements. One of the 
leading condition rarities in the Indian cent series, the 1872 boasts a 
relatively limited mintage of 4,042,000 circulation strikes. This figure 
can be explained by limited commercial demand for cents during 
the Reconstruction era. Pursuant to the Act of March 3, 1871, the 
Treasury redeemed and melted 5,635,999 bronze cents in 1872 (along 
with 5,751,073 copper-nickel cents), thereby reducing banks’ stocks 
of coins that were not needed in circulation. This redemption policy 
continued through 1881, many of the circulation strikes produced in 
1872 meeting a similar fate in subsequent years. Since bank reserves 
were a primary source for Mint State examples for many classic U.S. 
Mint issues, it is little wonder that relatively few Uncirculated 1872 
cents survived. When offered in Mint State at all, the 1872 is apt to be 
poorly struck with little to no original color. As a sharply defined, full 
red near-Gem, the significance of the present example can hardly be 
overstated. 
PCGS# 2105. NGC ID: 227W. 
CAC Population: 6; 7. 


3003 


1877 AU-58 (PCGS). A highly desirable collector grade for this fabled 
key date Indian cent issue. Both sides are sharply to fully defined with 
handsome, light tobacco-brown toning to satiny surfaces. 

PCGS# 2127. NGC ID: 2284. 


3004 


1877 AU-55 (PCGS). Sharply defined in all but a few isolated 
areas, this otherwise medium brown example reveals light golden 
undertones as the surfaces dip into a light. A touch of glossiness to the 
texture is noted for accuracy, as is a faint pin scratch in the left obverse 
field. This is the key issue to completion of a circulation strike Indian 
cent series, and the 1877 is particularly popular with collectors in the 
finest circulated grades, as here. 
PCGS# 2127. NGC ID: 2284. 


3005 


1899 Proof-67 RB (NGC). A glorious specimen with absolutely 
minimal fading to bright, vivid, pinkish-rose mint color. The fields are 
semi-reflective and support frosty, fully impressed design elements. 
Expertly preserved in all regards, this is undoubtedly one of the finest 
certified survivors from a mintage of 2,031 Proofs. 

PCGS# 2385. NGC ID: 22AM. 

NGC Census: 7; 0 finer in this category. 


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3006 


1909 Indian. MS-67 RD (PCGS). Vivid rose-red mint color blankets 
both sides of this sharply struck, lustrous and virtually pristine 
example. The final Philadelphia Mint Indian cent, and a popular 
issue for type purposes, the 1909 has a circulation strike mintage of 
14,368,470 pieces. This is a condition rarity Superb Gem that is sure 
to please even the most discerning collector. 

PCGS# 2237. NGC ID: 2297. 

PCGS Population: 19; 5 finer (all MS-67+ RD). 


3007 


1909 Indian. MS-66+ RD (NGC). CAC. We are pleased to offer 
bidders in this sale multiple opportunities to acquire a top-flight 
example of this popular final year Indian cent issue. This upper end 
Gem certified by NGC and verified by CAC is sharply struck with 
smooth, satiny, golden-orange surfaces. A tinge of pale pinkish-rose 
color adds further appeal for the reverse. 

PCGS# 2237. NGC ID: 2297. 

NGC Census: 3; 8 finer in this category (all MS-67 RD). 


3008 


1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. MS-66 RB (NGC). Nearly full bright orange 
mint color greets the viewer from both sides of this minimally toned 
example. Sharp and frosty, a lovely upper end Gem to represent this 
perennially popular Lincoln cent issue. 

PCGS# 2427. NGC ID: 22B2. 


3009 


1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. MS-65 RD (PCGS). Softly frosted surfaces 
are fully struck, smooth, and dressed in vivid medium mint orange 
color. These are always in demand, the 1909-S V.D.B. a low mintage 
issue that has long been recognized as a key date in the popular 
Lincoln cent series. Full red Gems such as this enjoy a particularly 
strong following among discerning numismatists. 

PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. 


3010 


1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. MS-64 RD (NGC). Splendid full Red quality 
for this perennially popular key date Lincoln cent issue. Bathed in 
vivid medium orange color with a tinge of pale rose, the surfaces are 
satiny in texture and nearly smooth enough to support an even higher 
Mint State grade. Sharply struck, as befits the issue, and visually 
appealing. 


PCGS# 2428. NGC ID: 22B2. 


3011 


1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. MS-64 BN (PCGS). We note an uncommon 
amount of pinkish-orange mint color for a bronze cent certified in the 
BN category. Lightly toned in gray-brown, as well, with sharp striking 
detail and soft mint luster. Popular key date Lincoln issue! 

PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 


3012 


1912 Proof-66+ BN (NGC). This vividly toned Lincoln cent exhibits 
underlying cobalt blue color to dominant deep antique copper patina. 
A smooth, fully struck, satin to matte-like Gem from a mintage of 
2,172 Proofs. 

PCGS# 3312. NGC ID: 22KV. 

NGC Census: 1; 3 finer in this category (all Proof-67 BN). 


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1914-D MS-63 BN (ANACS). OH. This smartly impressed, key 
date Lincoln cent also offers dominant color in handsome medium 
autumn-brown. Pale champagne-pink undertones and a touch of 
glossiness to the texture suggest an old, light cleaning, but there are 
no blemishes of note apart from a lone spot tucked in close to the left 
obverse rim. 

PCGS# 2471. NGC ID: 22BH. 


3014 


1916-D MS-66 BN (PCGS). A satiny Gem with vivid underlying 
mint color in pinkish-apricot to otherwise warmly toned, olive-brown 
surfaces. Minor striking softness is noted for the reverse, the result of 
a worn die. Common only in the lowest circulated grades, the 1916-D 
is scarce even at the EF and AU levels. In Mint State this is a key date 
issue in the early Lincoln cent series, the present example undeniably 
rare and ranking among the finest known to PCGS in the BN category. 

PCGS# 2489. NGC ID: 22BP. 

PCGS Population: 2; 2 finer in this category (MS-67 BN finest). 


3015 


1926-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. Very rare CAC approval in a full 
Red Mint State example of this well known condition rarity among 
1920s cents. The obverse exhibits warm golden-orange color that 
gives way to more of a pinkish-rose hue on the reverse. Both sides are 
frosty in finish with a bold strike and pleasingly smooth appearance. 
The 1926-S is a low mintage affair by the standards of the Lincoln cent 
series with just 4,550,000 pieces produced. It has long been regarded a 
semi to full key date issue in all grades, and most collectors have had 
to settle for a worn example either due to availability or cost. Scarce in 
all Mint State grades, in full Red, as here, the 1926-S is a noteworthy 
condition rarity that is always greeted with excitement when offered 
through auction. With CAC approval, the offered coin is sure to sell 
for a strong premium after spirited bidding. 

PCGS# 2575. NGC ID: 22CL. 

PCGS Population: 75; 5 finer in this category (MS-65 RD finest). 

CAC Population: 6; 0. 


3016 


1936 Brilliant Proof-66 RD (PCGS). Otherwise dusky pinkish- 
orange surfaces exhibit a blush of blush of varied color at the upper 
obverse border that alternates between pale golden-pink and steely- 
red as the coin rotates under a light. The strike is full, the finish 
universally reflective. The first Proof cent produced since 1916, the 
1936 is the key date issue in the modern Proof Lincoln series. This 
upper end Gem has much to recommend it to discerning collectors. 

PCGS# 3335. NGC ID: 22L3. 

PCGS Population: 79; 8 finer in this category (Proof-67 RD finest). 


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3017 


1937 Proof-67 RD (PCGS). CAC. This exceptional Superb Gem 
Proof is alive with fiery orange-red color on deeply mirrored surfaces. 
The eye appeal is nothing shy of magnificent, and the surfaces reveal 
no blemishes or marks. One of just 9,320 Proofs of the date struck in 
the second year of Proof coinage after the hiatus in such production 
that occurred from 1917 to 1935. Lincoln cents have been one of the 
most collected issues in American numismatics from the start of the 
series in 1909 - how many of us cut their collecting teeth on Lincoln 
cents from circulation that we eagerly pressed into our blue Whitman 
folders? Absolutely choice throughout, and a coin that deserves 
special bidding attention, especially if you mean to own it! 

PCGS# 3338. NGC ID: 22L4. 

PCGS Population: 34; 2 finer in this category (both Proof-67+ RD). 

CAC Population: 20; 0. 


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3018 


1955 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-64 RD (PCGS). Exceptional 
preservation and eye appeal for this perennially popular Lincoln cent 
variety. Drenched in vivid pinkish-rose color, both sides also sport 
lively mint luster in a satin to softly frosted texture. The strike is sharp 
to full throughout the design, the surfaces knocking on the door of 
an even higher numeric grade. Some years ago, not long after the first 
1955 Doubled Die Obverse cents were discovered and popularized 
by James Ruddy, Q. David Bowers inquired at the Mint and learned 
that about 40,000 examples were struck. At that time a press inspector 
noticed the defect, and destroyed pieces that had been accumulating 
in a bin behind the press in question. Some 24,000 others had already 
been mixed with the output from other presses and were on their way 
to be bagged and sent to the Federal Reserve system. There was no 
thought that these would have any special value, as at that time there 
was hardly any numismatic interest in what we call Mint errors today. 
Such pieces of various denominations, when they did surface, were 
generally called “freaks.” Distribution of the estimated 24,000 pieces 
was to banks in the greater Boston area, in western Massachusetts 
around Pittsfield, and in the Southern Tier area of New York State, 
the district encompassing Endicott, Johnson City and Binghamton. 
Beginning in 1958, Dave Bowers and Jim Ruddy, then associated in 
the Empire Coin Company in Johnson City, started making a market 
for such pieces, advertising for them in different newspapers. At the 
same time, these were offered for sale retail, at prices generally from 
$7.95 per coin upward. Later, the price went way upward. Today it 
is estimated that about 3,000 to 4,000 1955 Doubled Die Obverse 
cents exist. All pieces have the reverse die misaligned about 5% 
counterclockwise from the normal 180 degree rotation, a feature 
evident on the present example. As there are many counterfeits, 
purchasing an example certified by a leading service, as here, is 
mandatory. 


The vast majority of Mint State 1955 Doubled Die Obverse cents that 
have been certified by PCGS and NGC either grade no finer than 
MS-64 or are in the BN or RB categories. The coin offered here is a 
significant condition rarity due to the full mint color and carefully 
preserved surfaces that it possesses. 

PCGS# 2827. NGC ID: 22FG. 


3019 


1960 Large Date. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Vivid, virtually 
pristine surfaces deliver intense medium orange mint color and a 
boldly cameoed finish. While the Large Date is the more plentiful 
variety of the Proof 1960 Lincoln cent, examples such as this that 
approach numismatic perfection are remarkable condition rarities. 
PCGS# 93389. NGC ID: 22LM. 
PCGS Population: 19; 0 finer in this category. 


3020 


1961 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). As struck with glowing 
medium orange mint color to fully impressed, sharply cameoed 
surfaces. This dazzling Ultra Gem is a surprise condition rarity from a 
mintage of 3,028,244 pieces. 

PCGS# 93395. NGC ID: 22LN. 

PCGS Population: 10; 0 finer in this category. 


Two-CENT PIECES 


3021 


1864 Large Motto. Proof-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. This reflective two- 
cent piece has razor sharp striking detail and delightful deep tobacco- 
brown patina. Faded mint color in champagne-pink is evident as the 
coin dips into a light, as are light lilac-blue undertones. A shallow 
planchet void on the reverse inside the letters AM in AMERICA is 
as made. As the more common of the two hub varieties of the Proof 
1864 two-cent piece, the Large Motto is extremely popular for type 
purposes as a first year issue. The mintage is estimated at just over 100 
specimens distributed as part of the year’s silver and minor coin Proof 
sets, along with additional pieces struck for individual sale. With CAC 
approval, the offered coin represents a fleeting opportunity for the 
Proof two-cent specialist. 
PCGS# 3622. NGC ID: 274T. 


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3022 


1864 Large Motto. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC. Glowing rose-orange 
mint color mingles with gently mottled toning in warm steel-brown. 
The texture is smooth and frosty, and the technical quality is equally 
strong in the areas of strike and preservation. The two-cent piece made 
its debut in 1864 at a time when gold and silver coinage had long since 
been absent from circulation in the Eastern and Midwestern states 
due to the economic turmoil and uncertainty brought about by the 
Civil War. Struck in bronze, the new denomination was not subject 
to hoarding and, as such, initially proved popular in commercial 
channels. Mintages were correspondingly high in 1864 and 1865, but 
with the end of the Civil War in the latter year, production fell off 
rapidly through the series’ end in 1873. The 1864 is the most plentiful 
date in this series, and as a first year issue it is understandably popular 
for type purposes. Most survivors of the year’s Proof and circulation 
strike deliveries are examples of the Large Motto hub variety, which 
replaced its short-lived Small Motto predecessor that the Mint used to 
strike the first few Proofs and a limited number of circulation strikes 
(Walter Breen, 1988, says only “a few thousand”). Although plentiful 
in an absolute sense, the 1864 Large Motto is rare in the finest Mint 
State grades, as here. Indeed, this lovely premium Gem comes highly 
recommended for inclusion in an advanced cabinet. 
PCGS# 3577. NGC ID: 22N9. 
PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer in this category. 


3023 


1865 Fancy 5. MS-66+ RD (PCGS). CAC. Exquisite pinkish- 
orange surfaces retain full, vivid mint color to satiny mint luster. 
Impressively sharp in strike with smooth-looking surfaces that border 
on pristine. After only the first year 1864 Large Motto, the 1865 is 
the most plentiful issue in the circulation strike two-cent series. Mint 
State examples abound in the BN and RB categories, less so in the 
RD category, although this issue is still obtainable with relative ease 
in grades through MS-65 RD. Any finer and the 1865 emerges as 
a significant condition rarity. Near the top of the PCGS Population 
Report for the issue, this pristine-looking beauty is eagerly awaiting 
inclusion in a world class type set or two-cent piece collection. 

PCGS# 38258. NGC ID: 22NA. 

PCGS Population: 15; 2 finer (both MS-67 RD). 


CAC Population: 24; 0. The former total includes Plain 5 and Fancy 5 coins certified both MS-66 RD and 
MS-66+ RD. 


3024 


1865 Fancy 5. MS-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC. A striking second high 
grade Mint State example of this popular type issue from the early two- 
cent series, this premium Gem offers crisp detail and a softly frosted 
finish. Ample mint orange color remains, with minimal iridescent 
steel-brown toning present only to confirm the RB designation from 
PCGS. Highly desirable CAC approval confirms both the originality 
and premium quality of this beautiful coin. 

PCGS# 3583. NGC ID: 22NA. 

PCGS Population (both date logotypes of the issue): 5; with a single MS-67 RB finer in this category. 


3025 


1865 VP-011. Plain 5. Repunched Date, 18/18. MS-66 RB (NGC). 
Charming Gem-quality surfaces exhibit iridescent rose-brown toning 
to warm mint orange color. Fully struck with a hard, smooth, frosty 
texture, the RPD attribution from NGC further enhances the appeal 
of this superior two-cent piece. 

PCGS# 38248. NGC ID: 22NA. 

NGC Census (VP-011 attribution only): just 1 in all grades in the RB category. 


3026 


1866 MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. This is a frosty reddish-rose and 
autumn-orange Gem with sharp striking detail and impressively 
smooth surfaces. A much rarer issue in all grades than the 1864 Large 
Motto and 1865, the 1866 can be a challenging two-cent piece to 
locate even at the lower reaches of Mint State. Premium-quality Gems 
are rare, especially if they also feature full Red color. Superior quality 
and eye appeal for the issue, and worthy of the strongest bids. 
PCGS# 3590. NGC ID: 274R. 


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3027 


1867 MS-65 RD (PCGS). A lovely Gem that is sure to have no 
difficulty finding is way into an advanced type set. Satiny in texture 
with deep, rich reddish-orange color, both sides are further enhanced 
by a razor sharp strike. While the 1867 is one of the more readily 
obtainable two-cent issues in an absolute sense, it is considerably rarer 
than the 1864 Large Motto, 1865 and 1866 in the finest Mint State 
grades, as here. 

PCGS# 3593. NGC ID: 22NB. 

PCGS Population: 22; 11 finer in this category (MS-66+ RD finest). 

Ex TDP Collection. 


3028 


1868 VP-001. Repunched Date, 1868/186. MS-66 RB (NGC). Much 
original color remains, the otherwise vivid medium orange surfaces 
overlaid in delicate, iridescent toning of rose and steel-brown. The 
1868 was produced to the extent of 2,803,750 pieces, making it one 
of the more available circulation strike two-cent pieces in today’s 
market. The present example offers premium quality for both the 
assigned grade and color designation and would make an impressive 
addition to a high grade type or variety set. 

PCGS# 3598. NGC ID: 22NC. 

NGC Census (VP-001 attribution only): just 1 in all grades in the RB category. 


3029 


1868 MS-65+ RB (PCGS). CAC. A vivid and visually stunning 
premium Gem. Both sides sport beautiful mint color in a blend of 
golden-orange and pale rose, the surfaces also with an intermingling 
of iridescent olive-brown that accounts for the RB designation from 
PCGS. Fully struck with silky smooth surfaces. 

PCGS# 3598. NGC ID: 22NC. 

PCGS Population: 4; 15 finer in this category (MS-66+ RB finest). 


3030 


1869 MS-67 RB (NGC). Exceptional quality and eye appeal, this 
vivid rose-orange example is fully struck with a smooth, frosty 
texture overall. While much scarcer than the 1864 and 1865, the 1869 
(1,546,500 circulation strikes produced) is still a readily obtainable 
two-cent piece in grades through Choice Mint State. In Superb Gem, 
however, this issue becomes a severe condition rarity, especially with 
ample remnants of original mint color, as here. Among the finest 
certified, and eagerly awaiting inclusion in a specialized cabinet. 
PCGS# 3604. NGC ID: 22ND. 


NGC Census: 2; 0 finer in this category. PCGS has yet to certified an example finer than MS-66+ RB in this 
category. 


3031 


1870 Proof-66+ RB (PCGS). CAC. Gorgeous semi-reflective surfaces 
exhibit minimal iridescent toning to otherwise full bright orange 
mint color, and then again only at indirect lighting angles. The design 
elements are fully struck. Expertly preserved and visually appealing, 
this coin would do justice to the finest Proof type or date set. One of 
an estimated 1,000+ examples of this late date in the two-cent series 
struck in the Proof format. Premium Gem Proofs are scarce and very 
few examples of the date come close to the magnificent nature of the 
present coin. 

PCGS# 3643. NGC ID: 274Z. 

PCGS Population: 3; 0 finer in this category. 

CAC Population: 19; 0. The former total includes coins certified both Proof-66 RB and Proof-66+ RB. 


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3032 


1870 MS-66 RB (PCGS). The first two-cent issue with a circulation 
strike delivery of fewer than 1 million coins, the 1870 is a scarce-to- 
rare offering in all Mint State grades. Most such pieces exhibit BN 
surfaces, or are in lower numeric grades through MS-65. Premium 
Gem examples such as this are seldom encountered. Easily among the 
finest known in today’s market, this top-pop PCGS Red and Brown 
coin possesses nearly full mint color in deep autumn-orange. Toning 
is minimal and takes the form of pretty reddish-rose iridescence. The 
obverse is a bit lightly struck, but the reverse is sharp throughout, and 
both sides are equally free of worrisome blemishes. A gorgeous coin 
that will please even the most discerning numismatist. 

PCGS# 3607. NGC ID: 22NE. 

PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer in this category. 


3033 


1871 Proof-66 RB (NGC). Vivid orange-apricot mint color shines 
powerfully through an even overlay of iridescent rose-brown toning. 
Ideal color blending for the RB designation combines with a full strike 
and expertly preserved surfaces to establish this as one of the finest 
Proof 1871 two-cent pieces obtainable. Circulation strike two-cent 
production fell off markedly in 1866, and yearly mintages continued 
to fall through 1872, when the final coins of this type were delivered 
for circulation. Interestingly, yearly Proof mintages climbed somewhat 
through 1872, indicating more of an increase in demand for silver and 
minor coin Proof sets than a specific interest in Proof two-cent pieces. 
Most numismatic sources estimate the mintage of the Proof 1871 at 
960+ pieces, the exact mintage unknown as the Mint did not begin 
recording the number of Proof minor coins struck until the late 1870s. 
The 1871 is conditionally challenging and can be difficult to obtain 
any finer than Proof-64 RB. Indeed, the typical example that passes 
through our hands is a moderately to extensively toned Red and 
Brown with at least a few distracting carbon flecks or other blemishes. 
The present example is an upper end Gem with abundant eye appeal 
that is sure to catch the eye of quality-conscious collectors. 
PCGS# 3646. NGC ID: 22NH. 
NGC Census: 21; 2 finer in this category (Proof-67 RB finest). 


3034 


1871 MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. Sharply struck with pretty reddish- 
rose highlights to dominant deep orange mint color. The penultimate 
circulation strike in the two-cent series, the 1871 is one of the scarcer 
issues of its type with a mintage of 721,250 pieces. It can be readily 
found in lower Mint State grades, but is a noteworthy rarity as an 
upper end Gem. 

PCGS# 3610. NGC ID: 22NF. 


SILVER THREE-CENT PIECES 


3035 


1851 FS-301. Repunched Date, 18/18. MS-66 (NGC). Mottled 
peripheral toning in reddish-russet and antique gold is more extensive 
on the obverse. Lustrous and frosty with a boldly executed strike. A 
very scarce RPD variety, this is our first offering for the 1851 FS-301 
trime in recent years, and it is particularly notable that this is also one 
of the finest known to the major third party certification services. 

PCGS# 38573. NGC ID: 22YX. 

Combined PCGS and NGC Population (FS-301 attribution only): 2; with a single MS-66+ finer at NGC. 


3036 


1852 MS-67 (NGC). Delightful satin surfaces are untoned with 
a smooth antique silver appearance. Well struck for the type, most 
features are sharp, and none are less than boldly defined. Authorized 
by the Act of March 3, 1851, in 1852 production at the Philadelphia 
Mint reached 18,663,500 pieces — the highest yearly total achieved 
for the type. Accounting for the majority of three-cent silvers extant, 
the early issues are popular among collectors of both circulated and 
Mint State coins. For those in the latter category, and especially those 
demanding the utmost in technical quality and eye appeal, we can 
think of no finer representative than this beautiful Superb Gem 1852. 

PCGS# 3666. NGC ID: 22YZ. 

NGC Census: 20; 2 finer (MS-68 finest). 

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3037 


1862 MS-66 (PCGS). Full mint luster in a soft satin texture 
flows serenely over expertly preserved surfaces. Dusted with pale 
champagne-gold iridescence, bold to sharp striking detail further 
enhances the appeal of this Gem type candidate from the middle of 
the silver three-cent series. 

PCGS# 3680. NGC ID: 22ZB. 


3038 


1863/2 Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH. Dusted with golden-gray 
iridescence, the obverse contrasts somewhat with a more boldly 
patinated reverse in blended smoky-gray and pinkish-rose. Both sides 
are fully struck with appreciable reflectivity in the fields shining forth 
as the coin rotates under a light. Writing for the PCGS CoinFacts 
website, Jaime Hernandez states of this variety: 


“The 1863/2 Proof Three Cent silver over date has slight traces of a 2 
digit underneath the 3 digit. The 2 digit can be seen mostly going from 
the lower portion of the 3 serif to the middle of the 3. The variety seems 
to be very scarce with possibly no more than 30-50 coins in existence.” 


A significant offering that would make impressive addition to a fine 
numismatic cabinet. 
PCGS# 3713. NGC ID: 22ZP. 


3039 


1864 MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. This bright, brilliant and beautiful 
premium Gem is an outstanding example of a scarce Civil War era 
silver issue. Satiny and smooth, both sides also exhibit delicate semi- 
reflective qualities in the fields that further enhance already strong 
eye appeal. Faint clash marks (as made) surrounding the obverse star 
add interest, while razor sharp striking detail earns additional praise. 


Produced during the penultimate year of the Civil War, the 1864 silver 
three-cent piece emerged during a time when silver coinage was no 
longer found in circulation in the Eastern and Midwestern United 
States. Such pieces had disappeared from commercial channels in the 
spring of 1862. The circulation strike mintage for this issue amounted 
to a mere 12,000 pieces. Even common date silver three-cent pieces 
such as the 1851, 1852 and 1853 are notable condition rarities when 
offered in the finest Mint State grades. To encounter an upper end 
Gem survivor of a scarce, low mintage issue such as the 1864 is even 
more remarkable. This is certainly one of the nicest examples of the 
date that we have ever offered. 
PCGS# 3684. NGC ID: 22ZE. 


3040 


1865 Proof-67 Cameo (NGC). Exquisite cameo surfaces exhibit 
satiny, fully impressed design elements atop deeply mirrored fields. 
Minimally toned in iridescent champagne-gold, both sides are 
expertly preserved and approach numismatic perfection. The Mint 
struck 500 Proof silver three-cent pieces in this, the final year of the 
Civil War. All were distributed as part of the year’s silver Proof sets 
and, while survivors are not especially rare by the standards of the 
type, few are as technically sound and aesthetically pleasing as this 
Cameo Superb Gem. 
PCGS# 83715. NGC ID: 27CB. 


NGC Census: 6; with a single Proof-68 Cameo finer. There are no grading events listed in the NGC Ultra 
Cameo category. 


3041 


1869 /‘8’ Breen-2960. Proof-62 (PCGS). Pretty powder blue and 
champagne-apricot iridescence that appears to drift toward the 
borders provides superior eye appeal at the assigned grade level. 
crisply impressed with a satiny to semi-reflective finish, there is much 
to recommend this coin to astute bidders. Six hundred Proofs of this 
denomination were struck in 1869 and were sold exclusively in sets. 
Walter Breen called this particular variety of the issue an overdate in 
his 1988 Encyclopedia, where he credited its discovery to Don Taxay 
ca. 1962. More recent research by Kevin Flynn, however, suggests that 
the final digit in the date is repunched, hence the 1869 /‘8’ designation 
associated with PCGS coin #3719. This coin, however, is certified in 
an old (Generation 4.1) PCGS holder with PCGS coin #3720 and the 
date listed as 1869/8. It is one of the very few examples of this issue 
that PCGS had certified in this manner. A scarce variety in a rare 
PCGS holder that represents a significant find for the specialist. 
PCGS# 3719. NGC ID: 22ZR. 


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3042 


1869 /‘8 Breen-2960. Proof-61 (NGC). A second example of this 
intriguing variety, this piece delivers outstanding eye appeal in the 
form of vivid multicolored target toning. Swirls of intense midnight- 
blue and deep rose sit in the center of a web of otherwise antique gold, 
reddish-rose and steel-blue colors. Wispy handling marks account for 
the Proof-61 numeric grade, but the strike is full and the mint finish 
appreciably reflective. NGC no longer recognizes this variety, hence 
the normal date 1869 attribution on their insert. 
PCGS# 3719. NGC ID: 22ZR. 


Ex Rich Uhrich, October 2011; Heritage’s sale of the Eugene H. Gardner Collec- 
tion, June 2104, lot 30126. 


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3043 


1865 Proof-64+ Cameo (NGC). Delicate champagne-pink 
iridescence drifts over both sides of this lovely specimen. The devices 
are sharply defined with a frosty texture that contrasts boldly with 
lively reflectivity in the fields. While more than twice as many 1865 
nickel three-cent pieces were struck for circulation than for any of 
the other dates in this series, among the Proof strikes this is actually 
the rarest date of the type. The mintage of this issue is unknown since 
it was not recorded by Mint personnel, however at least 500 pieces 
were struck for inclusion in the year’s silver Proof sets, which were 
prepared in 100-set batches on February 25, March 10, 16, 20 and 24. 
Since this is a first year issue, additional Proof 1865 nickel three-cent 
pieces were undoubtedly struck for individual sale, but the number 
of coins involved was probably minimal. This is an uncommonly well 
preserved, visually appealing example of this key date Proof issue that 
is sure to see spirited bidding at auction. 
PCGS# 83761. NGC ID: 275K. 


3044 


1876 Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC). A lovely Gem that ranks high 
in the Condition Census for this Centennial year Proof issue. Brilliant 
and free of even trivial blemishes, both sides allow full appreciation 
of a sharply cameoed finish. From an unknown mintage that is often 
estimated at 1,150+ pieces, but which is probably on the order of 
1,500 to 2,000 coins. This is one of the best produced, most carefully 
preserved examples that we have ever had the privilege of bringing to 
auction. 

PCGS# 93772. NGC ID: 275W. 

NGC Census: 8; 4 finer in this category (Proof-67 * Ultra Cameo finest). 


3045 


1877 Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). This is a charming Gem with satiny 
design elements set atop modestly reflective fields. The entire package 
is dressed in delicate iridescent champagne-gold toning that provides 
further eye appeal. Popular as one of three Proof-only issues in the 
nickel three-cent series, the 1877 was probably produced to the 
extent of 1,250 to 1,500 pieces despite the fact that many numismatic 
references provide a mintage of 900 coins. Regardless of the exact 
number of coins struck, and given the lack of an associated circulation 
strike delivery, the 1877 is the rarest date of the type with survivors 
always in demand among advanced collectors. 
PCGS# 83773. NGC ID: 275X. 


3046 


1877 Proof-50 (PCGS). Lightly worn from having seen minimal 
commercial use, this is a particularly intriguing survivor of the Proof- 
only 1877 nickel three-cent issue. 

PCGS# 3773. NGC ID: 275X. 


3047 


1877 Proof-45 (PCGS). A particularly intriguing survivor of this 
popular Proof-only issue, which is the rarest date in the nickel three- 
cent series of 1865 to 1889. Handsome olive-gray surfaces retain faint 
traces of the original finish in the fields. 

PCGS# 3773. NGC ID: 275X. 


NICKEL FIVE-CENT PIECES 


3048 


1867 No Rays. Proof-65 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A fully struck, 
boldly contrasted specimen that is untoned with gleaming silver- 
white surfaces. This is a popular issue with type collectors as the first 
Proof of the No Rays design. As a solidly graded and aesthetically 
appealing Gem, the present specimen would also fit comfortably into 
a specialized Shield nickel set. 

PCGS# 83821. NGC ID: 22PF. 

PCGS Population: 35; 23 finer in this category (Proof-67 Cameo finest). 

CAC Population: 9; 10. 


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3049 


1872 Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC). Captivating reflectivity in 
the fields forms a splendid backdrop to satiny, fully struck devices. 
Minimally toned in pale champagne-pink iridescence, most viewing 
angles reveal a brilliant coin. Although not recorded at the time by Mint 
personnel, the mintage of this issue was likely similar to that of most 
other early Proof Shield nickels. Bowers (2006) estimates it at 850 to 
1,100 coins. Survivors are rare in the highest grades, and exceedingly 
so with enough field to device contrast to support a Deep/Ultra cameo 
designation from the major third party certification services. This 
beautiful Superb Gem is one of the few specimens designated as such 
by NGC and would make an outstanding addition to an advanced 
collection. Struck from a doubled obverse die, evidence of which is 
most pronounced at the annulet at the base of the cross. 
PCGS# 93826. NGC ID: 276N. 


NGC Census: 2 with a single Proof-67 Ultra Cameo finer in this category. There are no grading events listed 
in the PCGS Deep Cameo category. 


3050 


1878 Proof-66+ (PCGS). CAC. Fully impressed satin to semi- 
reflective surfaces exhibit a lightly toned, golden-tinged appearance 
that borders on pristine. One of the most eagerly sought issues in the 
Shield nickel series of 1866 to 1883, the 1878 is a Proof-only affair 
with just 2,350 pieces produced. All of these coins were distributed 
to the contemporary public as part of the year’s minor coin Proof 
sets, which also included an example of the Proof 1878 Indian cent 
and Proof 1878 nickel three-cent piece. Some of these sets, in turn, 
were included in the year’s silver Proof sets. Survivors have long been 
popular with advanced numismatists, this being one of the nicest that 
we have offered in recent sales. 
PCGS# 3832. NGC ID: 276V. 


3051 


1879 MS-66 (NGC). CAC. From a limited mintage of 25,900 
circulation strikes comes this fully struck, lustrous, golden-tinged 
Gem. The 1879 is a rare Shield nickel in Mint State, the present 
example eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection of this 
challenging type. 

PCGS# 3808. NGC ID: 276D. 

NGC Census: 18; 3 finer (all MS-67). 

CAC Population: 11; 0. 


3052 


1883/1882 Shield. FS-301. MS-62 (NGC). A tinge of olive-gold 
iridescence blends with satiny mint luster on both sides of this sharp 
and lustrous BU example. There are several different varieties of the 
1883/2 Shield Nickel, with FS-301 and FS-302 being perhaps the most 
visually dramatic and, thus, desirable among collectors. The present 
example is one of the few certified as Mint State for the FS-301 
attribution, and would make an impressive addition to an advanced 
variety set of this 19th century nickel five-cent series. 

PCGS# 38416. NGC ID: 22PD. 

NGC Census (FS-301 attribution only): 4; 2 finer (MS-65 finest). 


3053 


1896 Proof-66 Cameo (PCGS). This Gem offers a rare coalescence of 
superior preservation and exceptional production quality. The fields 
are nicely mirrored, contrasting the frosted devices most dramatically 
as the coin dips into a light. Dusted with pale silvery tinting, both 
sides are flashy and highly attractive in hand with surfaces that remain 
virtually blemish free even under close inspection with a loupe. The 
lowest mintage Proof Liberty Head nickel produced up to that point 
in time, the 1896 is considerably scarce by the standards of this type. 
Just 1,862 coins were struck, compared to the 2,062 pieces produced 
the year before. This issue presents a challenge to collectors on many 
fronts, as most survivors are found in grades of Proof-64 and lower, 
limited by hairlines and other signs of mishandling. They are also 
seldom found with any degree of Cameo contrast, making this piece a 
particularly desirable find. 

PCGS# 83894, NGC ID: 2786. 

PCGS Population: 28; 7 finer in this category (Proof-67+ Cameo finest). 


3054 


1908 Proof-67+ (NGC). CAC. Dusted with smoky silver, gold and 
powder blue iridescence, this lovely Superb Gem reveals captivating 
Proof reflectivity as the surfaces rotate under a light. It is a fully struck, 
expertly produced specimen that will please even the most discerning 
numismatist. 

PCGS# 3906. NGC ID: 278]. 

NGC Census: 3; 5 finer in this category (Proof-68 * finest). 


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3055 


1913 Type I. MS-68 (NGC). Breathtakingly beautiful surfaces exhibit 
a few blushes of golden-apricot to otherwise ice-blue surfaces. Fully 
struck, fully lustrous and exceptionally well preserved to approach 
perfection. The 1913 Type I Buffalo nickel is not rare in general 
terms, but at this remarkable level of preservation it is certainly a 
condition rarity. This motif has always been one of the most popular 
in American numismatics, and this high grade example is surely set 
for a magnificent type collection or NGC Registry Set. 

PCGS# 3915. NGC ID: 22PW. 

NGC Census: 44; 4 finer (all MS-68+). 


3056 


1915 Proof-65 (PCGS). Pale powder blue and champagne-pink 
iridescence mingles with dominant toning in soft golden-gray. The 
strike is 100% full, as befits the method of manufacture, and the eye 
appeal is strong. The penultimate issue in the early Proof Buffalo 
nickel series, the Mint struck 1,050 examples of the 1915 for sale to 
contemporary collectors. The 1915 mirrors the 1914 as one of the best 
produced and most consistently attractive Proofs of the type. Where 
the two issues differ is in rarity, for the 1915 is scarcer in an absolute 
sense and considerably rarer in the highest grades. In fact, only the 
1916 is rarer in terms of total number of coins known. This premium 
specimen is sure to catch the eye of discerning bidders. 
PCGS# 3992. NGC ID: 278U. 


3057 


1915-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Thoroughly PQ, both sides 
deliver sharp, virtually full striking detail and smooth, delicate mint 
frost. Brilliant apart from the lightest iridescent gold tinting, one 
would be hard pressed to find a more desirable 1915-S nickel at the 
assigned grade level. 

PCGS# 3929. NGC ID: 22R9. 


3058 


1918-S MS-64 (PCGS). This softly patinated example is dressed in 
intermingled dusky apricot and antique silver. The strike is typically 
soft in the centers for this challenging issue, but frosty luster is full and 
there are no blemishes of consequence. A fairly scarce San Francisco 
Mint issue in MS-64, as offered here, and obviously downright rare in 
MS-65 or finer. A splendid opportunity to obtain a desirable example 
of an early date and challenging Buffalo nickel. 


PCGS# 3940. NGC ID: 22RK. 


rive .G* NR 
3059 


1920-S MS-64 (PCGS). Blushes of reddish-orange iridescence are 
more prevalent on the obverse, the surfaces lustrous and softly frosted 
in finish. Both sides are equally well struck for this challenging issue, 
although characteristic softness is still seen in isolated areas. While 
not as scarce as the 1920-D, the 1920-S still numbers among the more 
conditionally challenging issues of its type. With most survivors very 
poorly struck, as well, this attractive near-Gem is sure to catch the eye 
of discerning specialists. 
PCGS# 3946. NGC ID: 22RS. 


3060 


1921-S MS-64 (PCGS). Blushes of pale olive iridescence mingle with 
dominant light pewter-gray patina. The surfaces are softly frosted and 
lustrous, the strike sharply executed throughout. The 1921-S is one 
of the most challenging issues of its type to locate in high grades and 
with strong aesthetic appeal. For starters this is a scarce issue due to a 
limited mintage of 1,557,000 pieces and a high rate of attrition through 
circulation. Indeed, most survivors are well worn and grade no finer 
than VG. Perhaps surprisingly, low end Mint State examples are more 
available than those in EF and AU grades, but the former are usually 
poorly struck with other unappealing attributes such as planchet 
laminations, toning streaks or heavy flowlines. All of these attributes 
point to the use of worn dies and otherwise poor workmanship on the 
part of San Francisco Mint personnel. The opportunity to acquire an 
aesthetically pleasing 1921-S nickel such as offered here usually comes 
along only once in a long while. 
PCGS# 3948. NGC ID: 22RU. 


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3061 


1924-S MS-64 (PCGS). Handsome pearl-gray surfaces exhibit 
intermingled highlights of pale champagne-apricot and, on the 
reverse only, iridescent powder blue. The strike is suitably bold for 
a mintmarked nickel from the Roaring Twenties, and both sides are 
frosty and smooth in appearance. Just under one and a half million 
nickels were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1924 and immediately 
entered circulation, where they initially attracted little numismatic 
interest. By the time their scarcity became apparent, many had already 
served their duty in commerce. With one of the lowest mintages for 
the entire Buffalo series, the 1924-S nickel is among the most sought 
after dates in all grades. It is highly regarded as a strike rarity, as well, 
and finding specimens with sharp definition can be difficult. A well 
struck Choice Mint State survivor such as this is a desirable offering 
and is certain to be appreciated by Buffalo nickel enthusiasts. 
PCGS# 3953. NGC ID: 22RZ. 


3062 


1927-S MS-64 (PCGS). This frosty and smooth-looking Choice 
Uncirculated example is dressed in pleasing warm silver-apricot 
patina. Unlike most other mintmarked Buffalo nickels from the 
1920s, the 1927-S typically comes with a bold to sharp strike, as here. 
On the other hand, Mint State survivors of any quality are elusive, 
most examples from a relatively limited mintage of 3,430,000 pieces 
claimed by circulation. 
PCGS# 3962. NGC ID: 22SA. 


3063 


1937 Proof-67 (PCGS). CAC. Worthy of a strong premium, this is an 
exceptionally beautiful Proof Buffalo nickel even at the Superb Gem 
grade level. Both sides are vividly toned with a target-like distribution 
to reddish-orange, powder blue and champagne-pink colors. Indirect 
lighting angles reveal softer, more even patina in smoky silver-gray. 
The final Proof nickel five-cent issue of this popular 20th century 
design type, and the most frequently encountered in numismatic 
circles, the 1937 is ideal for inclusion in a high quality type set. 


PCGS# 3996. NGC ID: 278Z. 


3064 


1937-S MS-67+ (NGC). Smooth, softly frosted surfaces are brilliant 
apart from the lightest champagne-gold tinting. Sharply struck 
and expertly preserved, this lovely Superb Gem comes highly 
recommended for inclusion in an advanced type set or Buffalo nickel 
collection. 

PCGS# 3983. NGC ID: 22SY. 

NGC Census: 27; 7 finer (MS-68+ finest). 


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3065 


1938-D Buffalo. MS-67+ (PCGS). Exceptionally vivid and varied 

iridescent toning to both sides delivers outstanding eye appeal for 

a Buffalo nickel issue that tends to come nice. Highly lustrous and 

expertly preserved, both discerning type and date collectors will 

compete vigorously to secure this premium quality Superb Gem. 
PCGS# 3984. NGC ID: 22SZ. 


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3066 


1939 FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse, Doubled MONTICELLO. 
MS-66 FS (PCGS). A superior example of this popular Doubled 
Die Reverse variety that would do justice to an advanced Jefferson 
nickel set. Frosty surfaces present as brilliant at most viewing angles, 
although direct lighting reveals subtle pastel shadings of gold, powder 
blue and pink. The strike is exceptionally well executed with full detail 
that even extends to the steps, portico and roof of Monticello. Among 
the finest certified by PCGS in the Full Steps category, this dazzling 
upper end Gem is sure to see spirited bidding among advanced 
collectors. 


The prominent doubling to the word MONTICELLO and 
denomination FIVE CENTS confirms the FS-801 attribution for this 
1939 nickel. A letter from Malcolm O.E. Chell-Frost concerning this 
variety was published in The Numismatist, November 1942: 


This is probably news to a great many collectors of nickels, but 
the truth is that the 1939, Jefferson nickel was re-engraved in the 
early part of the year. Sometime before Feb. 21, 1939, the word 
MONTICELLO and the words FIVE CENTS were quite weak and 
the Mint decided to develop a new hub to strengthen these two or 
three words. 

Before this new hub was completed the old hub was cut over 
through MONTICELLO and FIVE CENTS. How many were 
made is strictly a guess; however, to give collectors an idea of how 
few are to be found they may be interested in a few figures. 
During the past two months I have had many collectors searching 
for this nickel, and up to the present 12 have been found. Here is a 
chance to do something during the day. I would greatly appreciate 
fellow collectors letting me know if any more are found and the 
amount... 


This has always been one of Q. David Bowers’ favorite coins. In the 
1950s he had called on Malcolm O.E. Chell-Frost to discuss this 
variety. Chell-Frost related that after discovering the variety in the 
summer of 1939 he set about looking for them, and by 1941 had found 
about 20 coins. His pursuit continued. Mint State coins were viewed as 
being exceedingly rare, even in early times. In searching for them he 


found this to be true. However, in the 4th edition of the Cherrypickers’ 


Guide, Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton commented, “several Mint State rolls 
have come on the market in recent years.” The total number of Mint 
State coins in existence is not known, but Bowers estimates fewer than 
300, and possibly even fewer than 120. As such it is dozens of times 
rarer than a Mint State 1955 Doubled Die cent (many of which were 
saved in the year of issue). At the present level of preservation the 
premium Gem offered here combines absolute scarcity with condition 
rarity, the kind of coin that would serve as a highlight in any collection 
of 20th century United States Mint coinage. 

PCGS# 84004. NGC ID: 2TR3. 

PCGS Population: 9; 10 finer in this category (MS-67 FS finest). 


3067 


1960 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Stunning top-of-the-pop Ultra 
Gem quality for this otherwise readily obtainable Proof Jefferson 
nickel issue. Exceptionally well preserved and virtually pristine, the 
surfaces are untoned to allow full appreciation of strong field to device 
contrast. A beautiful coin worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 94192. NGC ID: 22YJ. 

PCGS Population: 10; 0 finer. 


Flin 


MOWTTCER LLG 


3068 


1965 SMS. MS-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). A profound strike and 
condition rarity that combines an uncommon degree of field to device 
contrast for the type with virtually pristine surfaces. Untoned with a 
captivating silver-white appearance. The 1965 is the most challenging 
of the three regular issue SMS Jefferson nickels of the 1960s to locate 
with a Deep Cameo designation from PCGS. Among the finest 
certified in that category, our offering of this Condition Census beauty 
represents a fleeting bidding opportunity for the advanced collector. 

PCGS# 94197. NGC ID: 27AD. 

PCGS Population: 16; 0 finer in this category. 


HALF DIMES 


3069 


1836 LM-3, FS-301. Rarity-1. 3/Inverted 3, Large 5 C. MS-62 
(NGC). OH. Arcing swaths of vivid multicolored toning leave off- 
center areas of brilliance on both sides. Eye appeal is far superior 
for the assigned grade, the surfaces also fully lustrous with minimal 
signs of handling. Sure to sell for a strong premium, the buyer equally 
likely to be a toning enthusiast, old holder collector, early half dime 
specialist, or Mint State type collector. 
PCGS# 4287. NGC ID: 232]. 


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3070 


1850 MS-66 (NGC). CAC. Dazzling semi-prooflike surfaces are 
appreciably reflective in the fields, frosty in texture over the smartly 
impressed design elements. Dusted with delicate champagne-gold and 
pale apricot iridescence, expert preservation rounds out an impressive 
list of physical attributes for this enchanting Gem. Although this is 
a rather plentiful issue for the early Liberty Seated half dime series 
with nearly 1 million struck for circulation, not many survive in Gem 
condition, and only a handful could rival or surpasses this CAC- 
approved example. 

PCGS# 4345. NGC ID: 233F. 

NGC Census: 21: 7 finer (all MS-67). 


3071 


1869 Proof-67 (NGC). The present Gem Proof half dime offers a 
pleasing cameo contrast though it goes without mention on the NGC 
holder. The frosty devices and mirror fields on both sides are ripe 
with intense rose, crimson, and blue iridescence that is deeper on the 
reverse. From a Proof mintage of 600 pieces according to the Guide 
Book. Choice for the grade and sure to please both physically and 
aesthetically. 

PCGS# 4452. NGC ID: 2366. 

NGC Census: 9; 0 finer in this category. 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2015, lot 5322. 


3072 


1870 MS-66+ * (NGC). Crescents of vivid cobalt blue and reddish- 
apricot iridescence sweep over both sides and undoubtedly explain 
the coveted * designation for superior eye appeal from NGC. A 
brightly lustrous, expertly preserved Gem that is sure to sell for a nice 
premium. Plentiful in an absolute sense thanks in part to a generous 
mintage of 535,000 circulation strikes, the 1870 is a popular candidate 
to represent the Legend Obverse type. A quick glance at the certified 
population data, however, confirms that survivors are anything but 
common in the finest Mint State grades. Even at the MS-65 level this 
issue is scarce, and anything finer is rare. This simply gorgeous upper 
end Gem is certainly among the most attractive survivors, as well as 
one of the most technically superior. 

PCGS# 4396. NGC ID: 234T. 

NGC Census: 1; 6 finer (MS-68 * finest). 


DIMES 


3073 


1798 JR-3. Rarity-5+. Small 8. EF Details—Surfaces Smoothed 
(PCGS). An overall sharply defined example that is boldly and 
attractively retoned in warm steel-gray with vivid pinkish-apricot 
highlights. Smooth in hand, several light adjustment marks in the 
center of the reverse are as made. Closer inspection with a loupe 
reveals that the surfaces have been lightly toned overall, which work 
is most pronounced on Liberty’s portrait. JR-3 vies with JR-2 as 
the scarcest die pairing of the 1798-dated Draped Bust dime issue. 
According to Winston Zack, Louis Scuderi and Michael Sherrill in 
the 2015 reference Bust Dime Variety Identification Guide, only 30 
or so coins are believed extant from the 1798 JR-3 dies. In terms 
of remaining detail, this is one of the finer examples that we have 
handled over the years. 
PCGS# 4467. NGC ID: 236G. 


3074 


1841 Fortin-104. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 
OGH. A handsome, richly original example bathed in a bold blend 
of pinkish-silver, powder blue and reddish-gold patina. Billowy mint 
frost throughout, the strike is sharp and the surfaces are expectably 
smooth for the assigned grade. The 1841 (1,622,500 pieces produced) 
ranks as one of the most plentiful Liberty Seated dimes from its 
decade in circulated grades. Low end Uncs through Choice Mint 
State are also relatively obtainable but in Gem and higher grades, as 
here, the 1841 emerges as a formidable condition rarity. The popular 
Fortin-104 variety features an obverse die with bold repunching to the 
digits 184 in the date and a series of die scratches (as made) along the 
border from star 11 to Liberty’s foot. 

PCGS# 4579. NGC ID: 2384. 

PCGS Population: 9; 5 finer (MS-66 finest). 

CAC Population: 8; 3. 


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3075 


1863 Fortin-101a. Rarity-5. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Condition Census 
quality for an eagerly sought Civil War era Liberty Seated dime issue 
that is scarce to rare in all grades. This is a lovely premium Gem with 
virtually brilliant surfaces that allow ready appreciation of a decidedly 
semi-prooflike finish. Only the lightest iridescent champagne-gold 
toning is noted, and then again more so at the borders than toward the 
centers. The strike is fully executed, the surfaces expertly preserved. 
With silver withdrawn from circulation in the East and Midwest the 
preceding year, it is little wonder than the Philadelphia Mint received 
sufficient bullion to strike only 14,000 dimes for commercial use in 
1863. Mint State survivors, as here, generally represent coins retained 
by the Treasury Department at the time of production. This is one of 
the finest certified, and also the finest that we have handled in at least 
15 years. 

PCGS# 4637. NGC ID: 239K. 

PCGS Population: 4; with a single MS-67 finer. 

CAC Population: 4; 1. 


3076 


1863 Fortin-101. Rarity-5. Fine-12 (PCGS). A warmly toned silver- 
olive example of an eagerly sought Civil War era dime issue that Gerry 
Fortin (seateddimevarities.com) describes as “A difficult and rare date 
as a business [sic] strike.” 

PCGS# 4637. NGC ID: 239K. 


3077 


1864 Proof-65 (PCGS). This richly toned Gem is dressed in dominant 
steel-gray and brassy-olive patina. Direct lighting, however, calls forth 
vivid undertones of powder blue, pale gold and pinkish-apricot that 
make a lovely impression on the eye. Fully struck, as befits the method 
of manufacture, with undeniable Gem quality. Proof mintage: 470 
pieces. 

PCGS# 4757. NGC ID: 23CM. 

PCGS Population: 20; 7 finer in this category (Proof-67 finest). 

From our ANA Auction of August 2018, lot 3067. 


3078 
1866 Fortin-102b. Rarity-6. EF Details—Scratch (PCGS). 


Contrary to contemporary expectation, the end of the Civil War 
in 1865 did not result in the immediate return of gold and silver 
coinage to commercial use in the East and Midwest. For the latter, 
that momentous event was delayed until April 20, 1876, on which 
date silver and paper currency reached parity for the first time since 
early in the Civil War. Throughout much for the Reconstruction era, 
therefore, circulation strike silver coinage at the Philadelphia Mint 
remained as limited as it had been from 1863 through 1865. In the 
specific case of the 1866 dime, the mintage amounted to 8,000 coins, a 
paltry total that has long bestowed key date status on this issue. 


Writing at the seateddimevarities.com website, Gerry Fortin states that 
the 1866 is, “Rare as a business [sic] strike in circulated grades and 
Mint State.” Die clash on the reverse, both above and below the letter E 
in DIME, confirms this more affordable EF coin as a circulation strike 
of the Fortim-102b attribution. 

PCGS# 4643. NGC ID: 2398. 


3079 


1873-CC Arrows. Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-5. EF 
Details—Repaired (PCGS). Boldly defined overall, this lightly 
circulated example retains plenty of sharper detail to Liberty’s portrait. 
The surfaces are curiously matte-like in texture to help explain the 
PCGS qualifier, but both sides are retoned nicely in warm sandy-gold 
with intermingled pale pinkish-rose. This is an extremely challenging 
issue to collect, and not only because of its absolute rarity. Most early 
CC-Mint Liberty Seated coins were struck from pure Comstock silver, 
which was more susceptible to wear, abrasions and environmental 
damage than pieces struck from the government authorized alloy of 
90% silver, 10% copper. The result is that, among the relatively few 
survivors of an issue such as the 1873-CC Arrows dime, heavily worn 
and/or impaired surfaces are the norm. Of course, the absolute rarity 
of this issue is also well known, for these coins entered circulation 
and remained there until worn out or lost. It is noteworthy that only 
a single coin has been graded in Mint State by PCGS, that a fantastic 
Gem example. The second finest seen by that service grades AU-53. 
A significant condition rarity in grades above Choice VF, this more 
affordable, yet still relatively pleasing EF is sure to find many willing 
buyers in today’s market. 
PCGS# 4666. NGC ID: 23BH. 


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3080 


1873-S Arrows. Fortin-101. Rarity-4. Small Thin S. MS-64 (NGC). 
Iridescent champagne-olive highlights drift across both sides of this 
flashy piece. Impressively sharp in strike to include a fully defined 
and crisp S mintmark. Brightly lustrous and frosty with a pleasingly 
smooth appearance in hand. With a lower mintage of 455,000 pieces 
and a high rate of attrition due to circulation, the 1873-S is definitely 
among the scarcer Arrows, Legend Obverse Liberty Seated dimes. It is 
rarer than the 1874-S, especially in the finer Mint State grades, as here. 

PCGS# 4667. NGC ID: 23BJ. 

NGC Census: 31; 2 finer (MS-67 finest). 


3081 


1876 Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). Boldly toned in rich cobalt blue and 
reddish-gold peripheral iridescence, this captivating Gem also sports 
an elegant cameo finish that is best appreciated with the aid of strong 
lighting. Popular for high quality type purposes, the centennial year 
1876 Liberty Seated dime has a Proof mintage of 1,150 pieces. This is 
a generous total for the era, although Gem survivors are scarcer than 
one might think as many examples of this issue were likely acquired 
by non-collectors and not handled with the greatest care. This is a far 
superior example worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 84773. NGC ID: 23CZ. 

NGC Census: 7; 0 finer in this category. 


3082 


1888 Proof-67+ (NGC). Ringed in partial crescents of warm rose- 
apricot and powder blue peripheral iridescence, this otherwise 
brilliant specimen allows full appreciation of mint reflectivity as the 
surfaces rotate under a light. Fully struck and expertly preserved, it 
is certainly among the finest survivors from a Proof mintage of 800 
pieces. 

PCGS# 4785. NGC ID: 23DD. 

NGC Census: 1; 0 finer in this category. The corresponding PCGS Population is also 1/0. 


3083 


1893-S MS-65 (PCGS). A heavily circulated issue from the second 
year of the Barber Dime series, the 1893-S (2,491,401 coins struck) is 
actually much rarer in Mint State than the low-mintage 1913-S and 
1915-S. Conditionally rare at the Gem grade level, this piece is boldly 
toned in mottled copper-rose, antique gold and steel-gray iridescence. 
Lustrous, satiny and sharply struck. 

PCGS# 4802. NGC ID: 23DS. 

PCGS Population: 15; 11 finer (MS-67 finest). 


3084 


1916-D Fine-12 (PCGS). CAC. Fully original pewter-gray surfaces 
with some deeper toning in the recessed around and among the design 
elements. Smooth in hand with all major design elements boldly 
outlined, it is difficult for us to imagine a more inviting example of 
this key date Mercury dime issue at the Fine grade level. 

PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 


3085 


1917-D MS-65 FB (NGC). A mottled patina of champagne-pink, 
midnight blue and olive-gold blankets both sides, with a splash of 
particularly deep color just above center on the reverse. Full satin to 
softly frosted luster with an impressively sharp strike. More than 9.4 
millions examples of the 1917-D were struck, which was dramatically 
lower than the output of dimes from either the Philadelphia (55.2 
million) or San Francisco (27.3 million) mints that year. However, it 
represents a sharp increase in mintage when compared to the quantity 
struck in Denver the prior year (264,000), which created the famous 
20th century rarity of the 1916-D issue. The 1917-D is scarce in Mint 
State and true Gem examples with Full Bands definition, as here, are 
rare. 

PCGS# 4913. NGC ID: 23H3. 

NGC Census: 19; 8 finer in this category (MS-67 FB finest). 


3086 


1919-D MS-64 FB (PCGS). This bright and attractive silver-white 
example is brilliant apart from a few small swirls of pale russet in the 
right reverse field. Superior striking quality and surface preservation 
in a survivor of this challenging Denver Mint issue. A key date 
condition rarity in the Mercury dime series, most survivors from this 
9,939,000-piece issue are well worn. The typical Mint State example is 
poorly struck with limited eye appeal, and even such pieces are scarce 
in numismatic circles. This is a superior coin for both the issue and the 
assigned grade that is worthy of serious bidder consideration. 
PCGS# 4925. NGC ID: 23H9. 


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3087 


1921 MS-65+ FB (PCGS). Lovely Gem Mint State quality for this 
key date Mercury dime issue, both sides are peripherally toned in 
pale iridescence that yields to antique silver brilliance toward the 
centers. Frosty in finish with a well executed strike that is sharp 
to full in virtually all areas of the design. The 1921 is one of the 
lower mintage issues of the type with only 1,230,000 pieces struck. 
Demand for circulating coinage fell off during the early 1920s as the 
American economy stumbled from the boom of World War I back 
to a peacetime footing. Additionally, the mints were busy striking 
millions of Morgan silver dollars, the Philadelphia Mint also adding 
a few of the new Peace dollars before the end of the year. Sharp, high 
grade Mint State survivors are scarce and eagerly sought by advanced 
Mercury dime enthusiasts. 
PCGS# 4935. NGC ID: 23HE. 


3088 


1927-D MS-64 FB (PCGS). This lovely near-Gem offers brilliant 
satin surfaces and universally sharp striking detail. The 1927-D is a 
heavily circulated Mercury dime issue with Mint State survivors from 
a mintage of 4,812,000 pieces scarce to rare at all levels of preservation. 
PCGS# 4963. NGC ID: 23HV. 
From our Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, August, lot 4133, where it real- 
ized $4,560 while certified as PCGS/CAC MS-64 FB with the attached provenance 
“Newly certified and never before offered publicly.” 


3089 


1942-S MS-68 * FB (NGC). NGC has mounted this coin with the 
reverse up in the holder, obviously to showcase the outstanding 
multicolored toning that adorns that side. Blushes of more reserved, 
yet still vivid iridescence adorn the central obverse. Fully lustrous and 
virtually pristine, both advanced Mercury dime collectors and toning 
enthusiasts will surely compete vigorously to secure this prize. 

PCGS# 5043. NGC ID: 23K7. 


NGC Census: 19, just four of which have been awarded a * designation for superior eye appeal; 2 finer in 
this category (both MS-68+ FB). 


3090 


1942-S MS-68 * FB (NGC). NGC has mounted this coin with the 
reverse up in the holder, obviously to showcase the outstanding 
multicolored toning that adorns that side. The obverse is minimally 
patinated, yet equally original in preservation. A beautiful Ultra Gem 
worthy of a premium bid. 

PCGS# 5043. NGC ID: 23K7. 


NGC Census: 20, just four of which have been awarded a * designation for superior eye appeal; 2 finer (all 
MS-68+ EB). 


3091 


1944-S MS-68 FB (NGC). This is an impressive Ultra Gem displaying 
essentially perfect surfaces. It remains essentially untoned and 
brilliant, showing rich mint frosting and a dramatically sharp strike. 
Though it comes from a substantial mintage of 49.4 million coins, 
survivors are very rare when both strike and exceptional preservation 
are considered. In fact, this piece represents nearly the pinnacle of 
preservation for the issue. It is an ideal example for advanced Mercury 
dime specialists and NGC Set Registry enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 5055. NGC ID: 23KD. 

NGC Census: 32; 2 finer (both MS-68+ FB). 


TWENTY-CENT PIECES 


3092 


1875 Proof-63 (NGC). This richly toned specimen exhibits bold 
midnight-blue peripheral highlights that blend with dominant copper- 
rose patina. The toning, although deep, is iridescent in quality to allow 
full appreciation of a universally reflective finish as the surfaces rotate 
under a light. Handsome Choice quality for the premier Proof issue in 
the brief twenty-cent series of 1875 to 1878. 

PCGS# 5303. NGC ID: 27GZ. 


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3093 


1876 Proof-64+ Cameo (PCGS). Fully struck and boldly cameoed 
in finish, this otherwise silver-tinged beauty exhibit halos of vivid 
reddish-gold iridescence at the borders. At 1,500 pieces produced, the 
1876 boasts the highest mintage in the Proof twenty-cent series of 
1875 to 1878. The Mint undoubtedly stepped up production of Proof 
coinage this year in anticipation of strong sales in connection with the 
United States’ centennial. While survivors of this issue are plentiful 
by the standards of the type, few have been as nicely preserved as this 
handsome Cameo specimen. 

PCGS# 85304. NGC ID: 27H3. 

PCGS Population: 4; 25 finer in this category (Proof-67 Cameo finest). 


QUARTER DOLLARS 


3094 


1805 B-3. Rarity-2. Fine-15 (PCGS). CAC. Boldly, evenly and 
originally toned, this smooth and inviting Choice Fine example 
is the kind of circulated type coin that sophisticated collectors are 
finding more and more irresistible. Their rarity is also being more 
widely recognized in today’s market, especially for challenging early 
US. Mint types like the Draped Bust quarter. Sure to sell for a nice 
premium. 
PCGS# 5313. NGC ID: 23RC. 


3095 


1822 B-1. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS). Deep, rich, somewhat mottled 
charcoal peripheral toning is more extensive on the obverse. This is a 
scarce, yet often underrated type among early U.S. Mint silver coinage, 
represented here by a bold and inviting EF survivor. 

PCGS# 5332. NGC ID: 23RN. 


3096 


1835 B-7. Rarity-2. MS-61 (NGC). Warmly toned in pewter-gray 
with tinges of lilac and reddish-orange undertoning, this sharply 
struck and appreciably lustrous example is a pleasing BU type 
candidate from this challenging early quarter series. 

PCGS# 5354. NGC ID: 2382. 


3097 


1852 Briggs 2-B. MS-63 (PCGS). Visually impressive surfaces 
exhibit streaks and blushes of olive, russet and steel-gray patina to 
softly frosted mint luster. Sharply struck. Scarcer than even a limited 
mintage of 177,060 pieces might imply, the 1852 suffered a high rate of 
attrition through melting during the run up in silver prices during the 
early 1850s. Larry Briggs (The Comprehensive Encyclopedia of United 
States Liberty Seated Quarters, 1991) assigns this issue a Rarity-5 
rating in Mint State. 
PCGS# 5419. NGC ID: 23T8. 


3098 


1864 MS-64 (PCGS). Intensely lustrous surfaces glow with a delightful 
frosty finish. Both sides are also pleasingly toned with blushes of 
powder blue and antique gold to dominant pearl gray iridescence. The 
strike is fully executed with even the most intricate design elements 
crisp. Silver coinage was withdrawn from circulation in the East and 
Midwest early in the Civil War, and the Philadelphia Mint produced 
few quarters for commercial use in 1864. In fact, sufficient bullion 
reached the Mint that year for a delivery of just 93,600 pieces. While 
some of these coins were exported at the time, others were hoarded 
and then released into circulation after April 20, 1876, when silver and 
paper currency achieved parity. Both scenarios conspired against the 
survival of high quality examples such as this attractive Choice Mint 
State coin. 
PCGS# 5459. NGC ID: 23TY. 


3099 


1884 Proof-65 (NGC). From the low mintage final decade of Liberty 
Seated coinage comes this fully struck and flashy Gem Proof. Vividly 
toned around the peripheries, the centers are brilliant to allow ready 
appreciation of a modestly cameoed finish that goes unmentioned on 
the NGC insert. Premium quality for the assigned grade, and worthy 
of a close look. 

PCGS# 5585. NGC ID: 23XG. 


3100 


1891 Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). Subtle vanilla tones on the obverse 
yield to brilliance on the reverse. The devices are generously frosted 
and display an unbroken, matte-like texture across even the most 
vulnerable areas. The motifs stand out against the deeply mirrored 
fields to fully justify the desirable Cameo designation from NGC. A 
virtually pristine and very attractive Gem Proof example. 

PCGS# 85592. NGC ID: 23XP. 

NGC Census: 22; 12 finer in this category (Proof-68 Cameo finest). 


3101 


1892 Type I Reverse. MS-66+ (NGC). Intense, vivid peripheral 
toning in reddish-gold and cobalt blue provides outstanding eye 
appeal for this fully struck, highly lustrous Gem. An outstanding 
candidate for inclusion in a superior quality type set with an emphasis 
on first year issues. 

PCGS# 5601. NGC ID: 23XT. 


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3102 


1894-0 MS-66 (PCGS). A handsome, attractively original example 
toned in a blend of pearl-gray, champagne-gold, salmon-pink and 
powder blue. The most vivid colors are seen at direct viewing angles, at 
which full satin luster is also best appreciated. Expertly preserved and 
smooth with an impressive exactness of strike for a New Orleans Mint 
quarter of this design type. The Louisiana coinage facility produced 
2,852,000 quarters in 1894. The Barber series was in its third year, 
by which time interest in the new design had waned considerably. 
Setting a trend that would continue through the end of this series 
in 1916, especially for the mintmarked issues, commercial use was 
immediate and extensive for the 1894-O. Indeed, the typical survivor 
is well worn and Mint State examples are scarce even in the MS-60 to 
MS-64 range. Premium Gems such as this are rare, making this an 
important opportunity for the advanced collector of Barber and/or 
New Orleans Mint coinage. 

PCGS# 5608. NGC ID: 23Y2. 

PCGS Population: 11; 5 finer (MS-67+ finest). 


3103 


1913-S Fine-12 (PCGS). Warmly and evenly toned in dusky golden- 
gray, this inviting piece retains full rims and bold outline detail to 
all major design elements. A touch of glossiness to the texture is 
noted for accuracy, but there are no sizeable or otherwise singularly 
mentionable marks. This perennially popular key date issue boasts the 
lowest mintage - 40,000 coins - in the circulation strike Barber quarter 
series of 1892 to 1916, and survivors are eagerly sought at all levels of 
preservation. 
PCGS# 5666. NGC ID: 23ZW. 


3104 


1917 Type I. MS-67 FH (NGC). Gorgeous peripheral toning in cobalt 
blue and reddish-gold yields to brilliance toward the centers. Luster is 
full, satiny, and free of even trivial distractions. With the typically sharp 
strike of this popular issue, this second year Standing Liberty quarter 
would make an outstanding addition to a high quality type set. 


PCGS# 5707. NGC ID: 242Z. 


3105 


1917-D Type I. MS-66 FH (PCGS). With lovely, iridescent peripheral 
toning that encroaches more deeply toward the center on the reverse. 
Satiny in texture with a fully executed strike, this coin will appeal to 
advanced Standing Liberty quarter collectors. The 1917-D Type I is 
scarcer than its identically dated Philadelphia Mint counterpart in an 
absolute sense, and it is quite rare in the finest Mint State grades, as 
here. 
PCGS# 5709. NGC ID: 2432. 


SvRIEVe 
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3106 


1917-S Type I. MS-64 FH (PCGS). CAC. Scarcest of the 1917-dated 
Type I Standing Liberty quarter issues, and represented here by a 
particularly lovely Choice Mint State example. Crescents of vivid 
multicolored toning adorn the peripheries, the obverse especially 
noteworthy in this regard. Fully lustrous, sharply struck and not all 
that far removed from Gem Uncirculated quality. 

PCGS# 5711. NGC ID: 2433. 


3107 


1919-S AU-55 FH (NGC). Virtually untoned with just a touch of pale 
golden iridescence over the lower half of the reverse. This superior 
AU example reveals nearly full frosty luster as the coin rotates under 
a light. Impressive striking quality for the issue features sharp to full 
definition throughout the design. As with the 1919-D, the 1919- 
S is one of the key issues to completion of a Mint State Standing 
Liberty quarter set, especially one comprised of Full Head examples. 
Survivors of this 1,836,000-piece delivery are very scarce in the 
finer circulated grades, while Uncirculated coins are rare. Only 2% 
of the extant population qualifies for a Full Head designation based 
on today’s strict grading standards (per J.H. Cline, 2007), which fact 
confirms the significant bidding opportunity that this lot represents 
for the advanced collector. 
PCGS# 5733. NGC ID: 243D. 


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3108 


1920 MS-67 (PCGS). A beautifully toned, wonderfully original 
Superb Gem with an irregular overlay of mottled crimson-red and 
lime-gold patina enlivening both sides, particularly the obverse. 
Virtually brilliant in the centers, the surfaces are universally frosted 
with an impressive strike that is just shy of a coveted Full Head 
designation. The 1920 is one of the more readily obtainable Type II 
Standing Liberty quarters, and there are a number of outstanding 
examples known, as here. In an absolute sense, of course, this exquisite 
MS-67 is rare and represents a significant find for the discerning type 
or date collector. 

PCGS# 5734. NGC ID: 243E. 

PCGS Population: 22; 6 finer in this category (MS-68 finest). 


3109 


1925 MS-67 FH (NGC). The frosty surfaces of this smooth and 
appealing Superb Gem support swaths of warm sandy-gold patina, 
razor sharp striking detail and a virtually pristine appearance. It is 
sure to see spirited bidding competition among advanced Standing 
Liberty quarter enthusiasts. As 1925 began, the Philadelphia Mint 
again adjusted the design of these quarters. The dates were placed 
too high on early dies by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, and thus 
the digits could wear away long before the coin was worn out. By 
1924 this had come to the attention of mint officials by 1924, when 
coins were returned to the Mint with this specific problem. The 
design was changed to recess the date deeper into the die surface so 
the digits would not easily wear away. Coinage of this revised design 
commenced with 12,280,000 1925 quarters struck for circulation at 
the Philadelphia Mint. The branch mints did not strike quarters this 
year, for reasons unknown. The present example is one of the finest 
certified by NGC and a condition rarity par excellence. 

PCGS# 5753. NGC ID: 243P. 

NGC Census: 15; with a single MS-67+ FH finer. 


3110 


1932-D MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. As fresh and attractive as one is likely 
to find for this key date Washington quarter issue at the Choice 
Uncirculated grade level. Dusted with light antique silver patina, both 
sides are sharply struck with a full endowment of frosty mint luster. A 
lovely coin that is eagerly awaiting inclusion in an advanced collection 
of this popular 20th century silver series. 

PCGS# 5791. NGC ID: 2448. 


3111 
1932-D MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. Dusted with pale silvery iridescence, 
this frosty and smartly impressed near-Gem is an attractive Mint State 
representative of the key date 1932-D Washington quarter. 

PCGS# 5791. NGC ID: 2448. 


3112 
1932-D MS-64 (PCGS). Bright and brilliant, this sharply struck coin 
offers attractive Choice Mint State quality for the key date 1932-D 
Washington quarter. 

PCGS# 5791. NGC ID: 2448. 


3113 


1932-S MS-65 (PCGS). Highly desirable Gem Mint State quality for 
this eagerly sought key date Washington quarter issue. Both sides are 
brilliant and fully lustrous with a smooth, frosty appearance. With 
only 408,000 coins struck, the 1932-S has the lowest mintage among 
circulation strike Washington quarters. High grade survivors such as 
this are always in demand among advanced collectors. 

PCGS# 5792. NGC ID: 2449. 


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3114 


1934 FS-401. Light Motto. MS-67 (PCGS). ‘This silver-tinged Gem 
offers full mint luster and a pleasing appearance. In addition to 
considerable softness to the words in the motto INGOD WE TRUST, 
this variety is identifiable by a sharp center point to the letter W in 
WE that does not rise as high as the left and right strokes. The Light 
Motto is the scarcest of the three obverse hub varieties of the 1934 
quarter, and it is represented here by a condition rarity Superb Gem. 

PCGS# 5794. NGC ID: 244A. 

PCGS Population: 14; 10 finer (all MS-67+). 


3115 


1934 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. A 
fully frosted, virtually brilliant example with a bold to sharp strike 
throughout. The 1934 Doubled Die Obverse ranks as one of the 
most spectacular mint errors of the 20th century. Although it is 
many multiples rarer than the 1955 Double Die Obverse cent, it 
often commands lower premiums, placing it within the reach of 
many Washington quarter specialists. Fivaz and Stanton estimate a 
population of just between 251 and 500 examples. Scarcely more than 
10% of the examples certified by PCGS grade MS-65 or higher, and 
this is one of the finest seen by both PCGS and CAC. 

PCGS# 5795. NGC ID: 244A. 

PCGS Population: 13; 4 finer (all MS-66+). 

CAC Population: 6; 0. 


3116 


1936-D MS-67+ (NGC). CAC. Lightly toned in iridescent antique 
silver, both sides are intensely frosted with a razor sharp strike. This 
would serve as a highlight in the finest Washington quarter cabinet. 
After only the 1932-D and 1932-S (and excluding varieties), the 
1936-D is the rarest quarter of this design type in Gem Mint State 
preservation. As a Superb Gem the 1936-D is highly elusive; the 
present example unsurpassed in either a PCGS or NGC holder. 

PCGS# 5801. NGC ID: 244H. 

Combined PCGS and NGC Population: 13; 0 finer. 

CAC Population: 15; 0. The former total includes coins certified both MS-67 and MS-67+. 


3117 


1943-S FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Intense 
frosty to semi-reflective luster greets the viewer from both sides of this 
bright and brilliant example. Striking detail is razor sharp throughout, 
the surfaces impressively smooth in preservation. One of the most 
dramatic Doubled Die varieties in the Washington quarter series, and 
well known to specialists, the 1943-S FS-101 presents a considerable 
challenge in grades above MS-64. This is the finest we have offered 
in more than a decade, and it represents a fleeting opportunity for 
advanced collectors. 

PCGS# 5823. NGC ID: 2457. 

PCGS Population: 14; 7 finer (MS-67 finest). 

CAC Population: 11; 1. 


3118 


1951 Proof-66 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Examples of this 57,500-piece 
Proof mintage seldom display enough field to device contrast to 
secure a Deep Cameo designation from PCGS, which service reports 
a mere eight grading events in this category. The present Gem is part 
of this highly select group, both sides displaying awesome contrast 
between mirrored field and frosty motifs. Untoned throughout with 
smooth and inviting surfaces. 

PCGS# 95983. NGC ID: 27HX. 

PCGS Population: 4; with a single Proof-68 Deep Cameo finer in this category. 


3119 


1951-S MS-68 (NGC). The mottled, multicolored toning that adorns 
both sides of this exquisite Ultra Gem suggests decades spent in an 
original Mint Set holder. The surfaces are fully frosted and so carefully 
preserved as to approach numismatic perfection. 

PCGS# 5848. NGC ID: 245Y. 

NGC Census: 20; with a single MS-68+ finer. 


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3120 


1952 Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant, fully untoned surfaces 
allow ready appreciation of strong field to device contrast. Fully 
struck, as befits the method of manufacture, and expertly preserved to 
readily uphold the validity of the Superb Gem grade from PCGS. This 
third-party certification service reports a mere 20 grading events for 
the Proof 1952 quarter in the DCAM category, and this is one of the 
finest. A strike and condition rarity par excellence whose offering in 
this sale will surely excite advanced Washington quarter enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 95984. NGC ID: 248X. 

PCGS Population: 8; with a single Proof-68 Deep Cameo finer in this category. 


3121 


1952-D MS-67+ (NGC). Gently mottled copper-russet and sandy- 
apricot patina adorns the peripheries of this impressive Superb Gem. 
Both sides are universally frosted in finish with expertly preserved 
surfaces that approach perfection. Despite a mintage of 49,795,200 
coins, the 1952-D is surprisingly elusive in the finest Mint State 
grades, as here. A find for astute Washington quarter collectors. 

PCGS# 5850. NGC ID: 2462. 

NGC Census: 17; 2 finer at this service (both MS-68). 


3122 


1953 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Brilliant silver-white surfaces 
offer strong contrast between frosty design elements and deeply 
mirrored fields. From a mintage of 128,800 pieces for this 1950s Proof 
Washington quarter issue, precious few of which combine a Deep 
Cameo finish with Superb Gem preservation. 

PCGS# 95985. NGC ID: 248Y. 

PCGS Population: 22; with a single Proof-68+ Deep Cameo finer. 


3123 


1957 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Particularly heavy frosting is 
evident on Washington's portrait, although both sides possess enough 
field to device contrast to support the coveted DCAM designation 
from PCGS. At the threshold of numismatic perfection, this brilliant 
and beautiful Ultra Gem ranks high in the Condition Census for this 
Proof quarter issue with a mintage of 1,247,952 pieces. 

PCGS# 95989. NGC ID: 27]3. 

PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer. 


3124 


1958 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). High Condition Census quality 
for this lower mintage Proof 1950s quarter issue with 875,652 pieces 
produced. This is the finest example that we can recall handling, a 
virtually pristine specimen with strong field to device contrast. A faint 
spot on the reverse is out of the way near the right border and hardly 
detracts from otherwise brilliant surfaces. Sure to see spirited bidding 
between advanced Set Registry participants. 

PCGS# 95990. NGC ID: 27]4. 

PCGS Population: 5; 0 finer. 


3125 


1964-D FS-901. Type C Reverse (a.k.a. Reverse of 1965). MS-66+ 
(PCGS). CAC. With intense mint luster in a smooth, satiny finish. 
Otherwise untoned, both sides are ringed in partial halos of iridescent 
reddish-gold that deliver strong eye appeal. At 704,135,528 coins 
struck, the 1964-D has the highest mintage in the Washington quarter 
series up to that point in time. Upper end Gems are surprisingly 
scarce, and this is the finest example of the Type C Reverse variety 
known to PCGS. 

PCGS# 145423. NGC ID: 246V. 

PCGS Population (FS-901 attribution only): 1; 0 finer. 


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3126 


1965 SMS. MS-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). As the only 1965 SMS 
quarter certified in the Deep Cameo category, we can hardly overstate 
the significance of this offering for advanced PCGS Set Registry 
participants. Making its first auction appearance in the modern 
market, this lightly toned specimen exhibits pale champagne-gold 
iridescence in the fields that gives way to soft powder blue tinting to the 
central design elements. Field to device contrast is strong and readily 
appreciable at all viewing angles. Fully struck, expertly preserved, 
and a delight to behold. The 1965 through 1967 Special Mint Sets 
were actually struck in San Francisco, recall that era was during the 
fallout of the numismatic roll boom and speculation, at a period when 
mintmarks were not used on coins to help curb hoarding. Survivors of 
the first year 1965 issues are the rarest across all denominations in the 
certified Deep/Ultra Cameo category. 

PCGS# 95997. NGC ID: 27J9. 

PCGS Population: just 1 in all grades in the Deep Cameo category. 


HALF DOLLARS 


3127 


1795 O-108a, T-17. Rarity-4. Two Leaves. Fine-12 (PCGS). A 
handsome pieces with glints of pinkish-gold undertoning to otherwise 
light pewter-gray surfaces. Some deeper olive-gray patina is also 
evident in the protected areas around many of the design elements. 
Pleasingly smooth in hand for the assigned grade with the overall 
design suitably bold. One of the scarcer varieties of the date, O-108a 
is challenging to find with problem free surfaces at any grade level. 
This attractive Fine example will surely draw the attention of both 
type collectors and specialists. Tompkins Die Stage 2/3. 
PCGS# 6052. NGC ID: 24E7. 


3128 


1796 Small Eagle. O-101, T-1. Rarity-5-. 15 Stars. Good Details— 
Plugged (PCGS). A fairly rare occurrence in one of our sales, the 
present Showcase Auction offers multiple examples of the scarce and 
eagerly sought Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollar type. The 1796 
O-101 15 stars example in this lot is particularly intriguing and will 
also catch the eye of specialists in counterstamps. For although it 
goes unmentioned on the PCGS holder, the most significant post- 
production feature of this coin is the S. YOUNG counterstamp within 
a rectangular depression centered vertically through Liberty's portrait 
forward of the ear. Attributed as Y-60, this counterstamp is carried 
in the index of the 2003 edition of Gregory G. Brunk’s Merchant and 
Privately Countermarked Coins, in which the only host coin listed is 
a 1796 half dollar. Whether or not the offered coin and the specimen 
known to Brunk are the same is unknown, but if they are this 
counterstamp may be unique on this host. This merchant is unlisted 
in the 2004 edition of the Rulau reference on U.S. tokens. Clearly well 
circulated, both sides are heavily worn, although the obverse retains at 
least partial outline definition to all major design elements. Nearly half 
of the reverse is worn smooth, particularly the left center and upper 
and lower border areas. The PCGS qualifier concerns a prominent 
plug above the date on the obverse, also readily evident on the reverse 
above the eagle's head. The latter side also shows an area of missing 
metal associated with the plug, as well as a lengthy dig in the center. 
Both sides have been cleaned and are a bit glossy. They are, however, 
retoning quite nicely with warm steel-gray and reddish-russet most 
pronounced at the borders. While this is far from perfect, the brevity 
and scarcity of the Draped Bust, Small Eagle half dollar design ensures 
that survivors at all levels of preservation enjoy strong demand. The 
offered coin will appeal to budget minded type collectors and the 
counterstamp will also draw interest from specialists in that area. This 
specimen is not included in the Amato census published in the 2012 
referencee The Draped Bust Half Dollars of 1796-1797. 
PCGS# 6057. NGC ID: 24E9. 
Collector envelope included. 


3129 


1802 O-101, T-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. Fine-12 (PCGS). 
An attractively original example with deep charcoal-olive toning in 
the fields that yields to lighter pewter-gray atop most design elements. 
Ample detail remains for the assigned grade, all major features bold 
and fully appreciable. Just one pair of dies was employed to strike the 
entire 1802-dated half dollar issue, recycling the reverse die from the 
1801 O-102 variety. With 29,890 coins struck, this issue has the lowest 
mintage of the Draped Bust, Heraldic Eagle type and is a key date 
along with the 1801. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1. 


PCGS# 6065. NGC ID: 24EE. 


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3130 


1805/4 O-101, T-4. Rarity-4-. VF-25 (NGC). With medium steel- 
olive patina to surfaces that are a tad glossy in texture, yet free of 
singularly distracting marks. Desirable both for circulated type 
purposes and as an example of the scarce 1805/4 Overton-101 die 
pairing. Tompkins Die Stage 1/1. 


PCGS# 6070. NGC ID: 24EH. 


3131 


1809 O-102. Rarity-1. XXXX Edge. AU-58 (NGC). Frosty light 
pewter-gray surfaces exhibit intermingled peripheral iridescence in 
soft olive-russet and powder blue shades. Nicely centered in strike and 
impressively sharp overall, wispy handling marks from a brief stint 
in active circulation include no singularly distracting blemishes. The 
1809 Overton-102 is a readily recognizable die variety in the Capped 
Bust half dollar series owing to the row of inverted triangles below the 
reverse scroll. The experimental XXXX edge styling is also significant, 
especially in a Choice AU survivor such as this, since Mint State 
examples are exceedingly rare. 
PCGS# 6093. NGC ID: 24ES. 


3132 


1818/7 O-10la. Rarity-1. Large 8. MS-61 (NGC). An appealing 
example with light silver-gray and champagne-gold iridescence to 
both sides. This popular bold overdate retains ample luster to inviting 
surfaces that appear smoother in hand than one might expect at the 
assigned grade level. Sharply defined overall, the denticles are weak at 
the upper left obverse and reverse due to a trivially off center strike. A 
scarce and desirable Mint State coin from the early Capped Bust half 
dollar series. 
PCGS# 6115. NGC ID: 24FA. 


3133 


1818 O-108. Rarity-1. AU-50 (NGC). CAC. This lovely AU example 
exhibits iridescent reddish-gold and champagne peripheral highlights 
to otherwise pearl-gray surfaces. Well struck and suitably bold with 
ample remaining luster to further tempt the type collector or Bust half 
dollar enthusiast. 

PCGS# 6113. NGC ID: 24F9. 


3134 


1822/1 O-101. Rarity-1. MS-61 (NGC). A bright, frosty example 
with brilliant surfaces that allow full appreciation of booming mint 
luster. Sharply to fully struck with only wispy marks and a trace of 
friction precluding a higher Mint State grade. This popular variety 
has long been listed as an overdate per Overton's classification, 
although Stephen J. Herrman’s AMBPR for Bust half dollars carries 
the interesting note, “Variety is NOT an overdate!” In any case, this is 
a particularly desirable Mint State example that is sure to see spirited 
bidding. 


PCGS# 39604. NGC ID: 24FH. 


3135 


1823 O-101a. Rarity-1. Patched 3. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. A beautiful 
near-Mint example of a perennially popular Overton number. Toned 
in gently mottled sandy-olive, both sides exhibit a base of softer 
patina in pearl-gray. The strike is well centered and pleasingly bold 
throughout, most design elements sharply rendered and full. Smooth 
in hand with plenty of frosty mint luster shining forth as the surfaces 
rotate under a light. The Overton reference notes that the difference 
between the Broken 3 and Patched 3 varieties is that a small punch was 
sunk in the die at the junction of the two halves of the 3 to strengthen 
the connection on the Patched 3 variety. Examples of the 1823 O-101a 
are plentiful in an absolute sense, as the Rarity-1 rating makes clear, 
but the presently offered AU-58 with CAC approval is rare from a 
condition standpoint. 

PCGS# 39621. NGC ID: 24F]. 

CAC Population: 15 in all AU grades. 


3136 


1827 O-131. Rarity-2. Square Base 2. AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply struck 
and pleasingly smooth with handsome toning in a blend of steel-olive 
and reddish-apricot. 

PCGS# 6144. NGC ID: 24FN. 


3137 


1829 O-115. Rarity-1. MS-62 (PCGS). With a mottling of steel-blue 
iridescence to dominant smoky pearl-gray patina. Direct lighting calls 
forth frosty mint luster that is remarkably smooth in hand for the 
assigned grade. Sharp to full striking detail is another strong suit for 
this more affordable Mint State type candidate from the perennially 
popular Capped Bust half dollar series. 


PCGS# 6154. NGC ID: 24FS. 


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1832 O-113. Rarity-2. Small Letters. MS-62+ (PCGS). The 
peripheries are softly defined on both sides, the result of die erosion. 
This die state was originally attributed as O-113a, but has been delisted 
per the Spring 2023 revision to Stephen J. Herrman’s AMBPR for Bust 
half dollars. Softly frosted in finish with pretty toning in blended 
pearl-gray, powder blue, champagne pink and golden-apricot. 

PCGS# 6160. NGC ID: 24FW. 


3139 


1839-O Reeded Edge. HALF DOL. GR-4. Rarity-4. Repunched 
Mintmark. VF-20 (ANACS). OH. Struck from nearly medallic 
alignment of the dies, the reverse is rotated nearly 180 degrees from 
normal coin alignment, confirming that this is an early die stage 
example of the variety as defined in Dick Graham's 2012 reference 
A Registry of Die Varieties of Reeded Edge Half Dollars: 1836-1839. 
A touch of glossiness and pale lilac-blue undertones suggest an old 
cleaning, but the surfaces have retoned naturally in warm copper- 
gray and present nicely in hand. Boldly defined overall with much to 
recommend it to Reeded Edge half dollar variety enthusiasts. 
PCGS# 6181. NGC ID: 24G7. 


3140 


1844-O WB-16. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU-58 (PCGS). A 
bright, lustrous, sharply struck example further enhanced by delicate 
champagne-pink and powder blue peripheral iridescence. 

PCGS# 6246. NGC ID: 24H2. 

From our (Stack’s) Americana Sale of January 2004, lot 3359. Lot tag included. 


3141 


1845 WB-1. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. MS-61 (PCGS). Lightly 
toned in iridescent pewter-gray, frosty surfaces also reveal subtle 
powder blue and gold undertones as the coin dips into a light. A 
scarcer No Motto Liberty Seated half dollar from the 1840s, the 1845 
has a limited mintage of 589,000 pieces. Circulated coins can be 
elusive in the numismatic market while Mint State survivors, as here, 
are nothing short of rare. 

PCGS# 6248. NGC ID: 24H3. 

PCGS Population: 3; 14 finer (MS-64+ finest). 


3142 


1876 Proof-66 (PCGS). Handsome surfaces exhibit iridescent 
undertones of powder blue, antique gold and champagne-pink to 
mottled pewter and olive-gray patina. Struck during the centennial 
year of the United States’ independence, the Proof 1876 half dollar has 
a generous mintage of 1,150 pieces that reflects the Mint’s anticipation 
of above-average sales to the contemporary public. We suspect that 
most of the coins struck were sold, but since many went to non- 
numismatists seeking a keepsake from the nation’s centennial year, 
the 1876 is scarce-to-rare in the finest grades. Few survivors were 
preserved with the care that is normally lavished upon such treasures 
by dedicated coin collectors. At the PCGS Proof-66 level, this lovely 
specimen ranks among the finer echelon of certified survivors and is 
worthy of inclusion in an advanced cabinet. 
PCGS Population: 9; 3 finer in this category (Proof-67 finest). 


3143 


1886 WB-101. MS-63 (PCGS). Appealing Choice surfaces exhibit 
bright frosty luster beneath an overlay of dusky pinkish-silver 
patina. Produced during a decade of low circulation strike half dollar 
mintages, just 5,000 were struck of the 1886 in this format. 

PCGS# 6368. NGC ID: 24KZ. 


3144 


1887 Proof-63 Cameo (PCGS). CAC. A generally silver-tinged 
specimen, but with enhancing champagne-gold iridescence clinging 
to the borders. Nicely contrasted in finish with a boldly executed 
strike, the limited mintage of the circulation strike 1887 half dollar 
issue further enhances the desirability of this lovely Choice Cameo 
Proof. 

PCGS# 86448. NGC ID: 27UN. 


3145 


1888 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). With a full strike and pleasingly 

smooth surfaces, this is an appealing late date Liberty Seated Proof 

half dollar from a year that saw a limited mintage in circulation strike 

format. Lightly toned overall in smoky golden-silver iridescence. 
PCGS# 86449. NGC ID: 27UP. 


3146 


1892 MS-65+ (PCGS). From the first year of the challenging Barber 
half dollar series comes this richly toned Philadelphia Mint Gem. 
Both sides are awash in a bold blend of antique copper-gray patina 
and more vivid powder blue and pinkish-apricot iridescence. With 
a full strike, bountiful mint luster and smooth-looking surfaces, this 
coin comes highly recommended for Mint State type purposes. 

PCGS# 6461. NGC ID: 24LF. 


3147 


1900-S MS-63 (PCGS). Lustrous satin surfaces are dusted with 
light toning in pale silver-gray and iridescent champagne-gold. The 
strike is razor sharp throughout, both sides minimally abraded at the 
assigned grade level, if a bit muted in appearance. This turn-of-the- 
century half dollar issue from the San Francisco Mint has a mintage 
of 2,560,322 pieces. While this is a generous total by the standards of 
the Barber series, circulation took a heavy toll on the issue. Typically 
encountered only in the lowest grades such as Good and VG, the 
1900-S is scarce in the MS-60 to MS-64 range and rare any finer. 


PCGS# 6488. NGC ID: 24MB. 


3148 


1907 Proof-66 (PCGS). Engaging reddish-gold iridescence is bolder 
and more extensive on the reverse. Both sides are universally reflective 
in finish with an otherwise exacting strike that comes up a bit short 
only in the center of the reverse. With its mintage of 575 pieces, the 
1907 is one of the more challenging Proof Barber half dollars to locate, 
especially with the premium Gem quality offered here. 

PCGS# 6554. NGC ID: 24PB. 

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3149 


1910 Proof-65 (PCGS). CAC. This beautiful specimen hails from a 
mintage of 551 pieces, one of the smaller quantities in the Proof Barber 
half dollar series of 1892 to 1915. Fully struck with a satiny texture, 
the devices offer modest contrast with reflective fields. Brilliant and 
untoned throughout. The desirability of the Proof 1910 half dollar is 
enhanced by the low mintage, key date status of the circulation strike 
1910 half dollar (418,000 coins produced). 


PCGS# 6557. NGC ID: 24PE. 


3150 


1914 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Richly original surfaces exhibit intense 
reddish-russet and antique copper patina in the protected areas 
around the design elements, the balance of the surfaces toned in softer 
antique gold. The strike is impressive for the type with virtually all 
design elements fully rendered. The 1914 is the lowest mintage issue in 
the circulation strike Barber half dollar series with 124,230 produced. 
Survivors are eagerly sought at all levels of preservation and, while 
Mint State coins are more available than the mintage might imply, 
they are particularly scarce from a market availability standpoint. This 
attractive Choice example with coveted CAC approval is sure to see 
spirited bidding. 


PCGS# 6530. NGC ID: 24NN. 


3151 


1915 Proof-65 (NGC). Otherwise toned in rich olive-copper and 
lighter sandy-gray shades, the surfaces reveal vivid undertones of 
pinkish-rose and powder blue as the coin dips into a light. Smartly 
impressed and wonderfully original, this key date Gem will excite 
advanced Proof type and date collectors alike. From a mintage of just 
450 pieces, the last in the Proof Barber half dollar series and also the 
lowest after only the 1914 (380 coins). 

PCGS# 6562. NGC ID: 24PK. 

From Heritage’s sale of the Rev. Dr. James G. K. McClure Collection, June 2016 

Long Beach Signature Auction, lot 4015; Heritage’s FUN Signature Auction of 

January 2018, lot 3794. 


3152 


1916 MS-64+ (NGC). Gold CAC. The Gold CAC sticker suggests full 
Gem quality for this impressive example. Dusted with light tan-gold 
and antique silver patina, both sides are further adorned with billowy 
mint luster. Razor sharp striking detail even extends to the high points 
in and around the centers. Saved in significant quantities as a first year 
issue, the 1916 is more plentiful in Mint State than a limited mintage 
of 608,000 pieces might imply. Demand for this popular date remains 
strong, however, with the result that high grade examples in MS-64 
and MS-65 are scarce from a market availability standpoint. With the 
quality and eye appeal it possesses, the present example is sure to sell 
for a strong premium. 

PCGS# 6566. NGC ID: 24PL. 

Gold CAC Population: 2 in all grades, the offered coin the higher graded. 


3153 


1916-D MS-65 (NGC). OH. With mottled, iridescent toning that 
appears to drift toward the rims. Lustrous and smooth, a sharp to 
full strike is also worthy of praise. Even though the dies for the new 
Walking Liberty half dollar did not arrive at the Denver Mint until 
November 27, 1916, the branch mint managed to strike 1,014,400 of 
the new coins before year’s end, almost as many as at the Philadelphia 
and San Francisco mints combined. For 1916 and part of 1917, the 
mintmark was located on the obverse; later in 1917 it was moved to 
the reverse and a short-lived minor subtype was created. Generally 
well struck, a couple thousand Uncirculated coins were saved as first 
of their kind, making this issue somewhat more available than the 
other two for the year. Even so, upper end Gems such as this are scarce 
in an absolute sense and rare from a market availability standpoint. 
Here is a significant opportunity for the quality conscious aficionado 
of 20th century silver. 

PCGS# 6567. NGC ID: 24PM. 


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1917-S Reverse Mintmark. MS-64 (PCGS). Impressively sharp for 
an S-Mint half dollar of this type, this premium Choice example also 
offers full satin to softly frosted luster and virtually brilliant surfaces. 
With Gems of the 1917-S Reverse Mintmark rare, astute bidders 
would be wise to take advantage of our offering of this lovely PCGS 
MS-64 coin. 


PCGS# 6573. NGC ID: 24PU. 


3155 


1918 MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. A fully struck, handsomely toned 
example dressed in blended golden-gray, pale olive and russet shades. 
The 1918 has a mintage of 6,634,000 pieces, a generous total for a 
pre-1934 Walking Liberty half dollar, and is among the more readily 
available early date issues in this series, but only in circulated grades. 
Mint State survivors are surprisingly difficult to find, and most grade 
no finer than MS-64. Scarce in MS-65, the 1918 is rare in higher 
grades, and the present example represents a rare find for astute 
Walking Liberty half dollar enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 6574. NGC ID: 24PV. 

PCGS Population: 21; 13 finer (MS-67+ finest). 


3156 


1918-S MS-64 (PCGS). A marbling of golden-russet iridescence 
is more pronounced on the reverse of this softly frosted example. 
The strike is pleasingly bold for a 1918-S half with emerging detail 
to the focal features and good definition elsewhere. Perfectly suited 
for inclusion in an advanced Walking Liberty half dollar set. Despite 
having the highest mintage (10,282,000 pieces) of any San Francisco 
Mint half dollar of this type produced prior to 1942, the 1918-S is 
scarce to rare in all Mint State grades. In the finest grades, in fact, this 
issue is more elusive than the lower mintage 1919-S, 1920-S, 1923-S 
and 1927-S. 


PCGS# 6576. NGC ID: 24PX. 


3157 


1941-S MS-66+ (PCGS). Bright, brilliant surfaces allow ready 
appreciation of bold to sharp striking detail intense mint luster in a 
frosty texture. The 1941-S is the scarcest Walking Liberty half dollar 
from the “short set” of 1941 to 1947, and this upper end Gem surely 
has few peers among examples currently offered in the market. 

PCGS# 6613. NGC ID: 2485. 

NGC Census: 45; 44 finer (MS-67+ finest). 


3158 


1954 Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Delicate pinkish-copper 
iridescence adorns the peripheries of this untoned specimen. Cameo 
contrast is strong and pronounced, the surfaces expertly preserved and 
approaching numismatic perfection. Although plentiful in an absolute 
sense, as are all Proof Franklin half dollar issues, the 1954 is a rare find 
with the quality offered here. As explained by Rick Tomaska in the 2018 
edition of his Guide Book of Franklin e& Kennedy Half Dollars: 


“The 1954 Proof Franklin has always been rare in ultra or deep 
cameo. While nicely contrasted examples were abundant at one 
time, exceptional snow-white cameo coins with deep, black- 
mirrored fields have always been rare. These latter can be quite 
spectacular in their cameo contrast and eye appeal.” 


With these words in mind, serious bidders are urged to enter highly 
competitive bids for this fleeting offering. 

PCGS# 96695. NGC ID: 27VE. 

PCGS Population: 16; 0 finer in this category. 


3159 


1961 Proof-69 Cameo (PCGS). Virtually untoned, this gorgeous 
specimen displays nearly perfect surfaces and a bold cameo finish. 
The 1961 ranks alongside the 1962 and 1963 as one of the highest 
mintage Proofs of this type. While survivors of this 3,028,244-piece 
issue are certainly plentiful in an absolute sense, precious few can 
compare to the present Ultra Gem in terms of quality or eye appeal. 

PCGS# 86702. NGC ID: 24TZ. 

PCGS Population: 10; 0 finer in this category. 


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3160 


1961-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). Light, gently mottled sandy-silver 
iridescence drifts over both sides, but yields to virtual brilliance as the 
coin dips into a light. A fleeting bidding opportunity in light of Rick 
Tomaska’s (2018) observation that the 1961-D is “another very rare 
Franklin date in MS-66 - with or without bell lines” 

PCGS# 86681. NGC ID: 24TP. 

PCGS Population: 39; 2 finer in this category (both MS-66+ FBL). 


3161 


1964 Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). This is a virtually pristine 
example of the premier Proof issue in the popular and widely collected 
Kennedy half dollar series. Untoned silver-white surfaces allow ready 
appreciation of a boldly cameoed finish. Proof mintage: 3,950,762 
coins, the vast majority of which are nowhere near as attractive as this 
premium quality specimen. 

PCGS# 96800. NGC ID: 24WF. 

PCGS Population: 123; 0 finer. 


3162 


1965 SMS. MS-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). OGH. Stunning and rare 
Deep Cameo quality for this challenging SMS Kennedy half dollar 
issue. Both sides are essentially untoned to allow ready appreciation 
of an uncommon degree of field to device contrast. Fully struck with 
silky smooth surfaces that border on pristine. The Special Mint Sets 
of 1965 to 1967 were produced in lieu of traditional Proof sets, the 
federal government wrongly blaming numismatists for a nationwide 
shortage of circulation coins. Unlike Proof coins struck immediately 
before and after, the SMS coins were prepared using dies that were 
not polished to the same degree. Additionally, the planchets for these 
issues were not burnished, and they received only a single impression 
from the dies. Perhaps not surprisingly, few 1965 SMS coins were 
produced with enough care to qualify for a Deep/Ultra Cameo 
designation from the major third party certification services. This is 
one of the finest half dollars of the date seen by PCGS, and represents 
an important find for advanced specialists in the Kennedy series. 

PCGS# 96845. NGC ID: 27W]. 

PCGS Population: 14; 0 finer in this category. 


3163 


1966 SMS. MS-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). A truly remarkable example 
of both the type and issue, both sides are fully untoned with bold field 
to device contrast. Virtually pristine, as well, and sure to catch the 
eye of discerning Kennedy half dollar collectors. Although the Mint 
improved the quality of the 1966 SMS half dollar issue after receiving 
complaints about its 1965 SMS predecessor, precious few survivors 
from a mintage of 2,261,583 pieces exhibit enough contrast to support 
a Deep Cameo designation from PCGS. An impressive strike and 
condition rarity worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 96846. NGC ID: 24WH. 

PCGS Population: 7; 0 finer in this category. 


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3164 


1967 SMS. MS-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). OGH. An enchanting 
specimen with an uncommon degree of field to device contrast for 
a Special Mint State Kennedy half dollar of the 1965 to 1967 era. 
Untoned silver white surfaces are fully struck, virtually pristine, and 
a delight to behold. Virtually all of the 1,863,344 SMS half dollars 
produced in 1967 are universally brilliant with prooflike surfaces, a 
finish achieved without overpolishing the dies as had been done for 
the 1965 and 1966 SMS issues. While the 1967 SMS comes closest to 
true Proof status of these three issues, examples rarely display enough 
field to device contrast to warrant a Deep/Ultra Cameo designation 
from the leading third party certification services. An impressive 
strike rarity, as such, the coin offered here is also a remarkable 
condition rarity that ranks among the finest certified examples in its 
category. Outstanding! 

PCGS# 96847. NGC ID: 24WJ. 

PCGS Population: 19; 0 finer in this category. 


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3165 


1795 Flowing Hair. BB-26, B-12. Rarity-5. Three Leaves. VF 
Details—Graffiti (PCGS). Exceptionally attractive in light of the 
stated qualifier, both sides are boldly defined over the major design 
elements with warm, even, olive-charcoal patina. Graffiti and other 
abrasions are so minor as to be easily overlooked and, in truth, the 
surfaces present as overall smooth to the unaided eye. Worthy of a 
solid bid, as there is a lot of “coin” here for the certified grade. This is 
also a fairly challenging die pairing, with far fewer known than several 
other more plentiful varieties of the issue. The obverse die cracked 
through the 7 up into Liberty’s bust, as seen here, which damage soon 
retired this die from use. BB Die State III. 

PCGS# 6852. NGC ID: 24WZ. 

From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 2186. 


3166 


1796 BB-63, B-2. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. Fine-12 
(PCGS). Attractive medium gray centers are offset by deep slate 
peripheries on this evenly circulated early dollar. Not only is this the 
most challenging of the major type issues to obtain for 1796, but it is 
a scarcer Guide Book variety as well, with the Small Date and Small 
Letters combination. Not many of these survived and collectors would 
do well to secure one when it is offered. A classic mid-grade coin that 
will suit any collector who is seeking a circulated example of the type, 
date or variety. BB Die State I. 

PCGS# 6859. NGC ID: 24X3. 

From our Winter Baltimore Auction of November 2014, lot 5076. 


3167 


1798 Small Eagle. BB-81, B-2. Rarity-3. 15 Stars. EF Details— 
Planchet Flaw (PCGS). More affordable Extremely Fine preservation 
for this scarce and challenging early silver dollar design type. The 
PCGS qualifier concerns a minor planchet flaw that is visible at 
the obverse border outside stars 7 and 8, on the reverse before and 
outside the letters UN in UNITED. Since this feature is as made, 
more concerning to us is a cleaning that has left the surfaces virtually 
untoned with a subdued, matte-like texture. Wisps of olive-gray 
retoning are evident on the obverse, and both sides retain plenty of 
sharp striking detail that will appeal to type collectors working with a 
more limited numismatic budget. BB-81 is a significant die marriage 
as it is the only 1798 silver dollar with 15 obverse stars. Furthermore, 
it is paired with the old style reverse with the Small Eagle motif. These 
were struck in quite limited quantities with survivors at all levels of 
preservation highly sought after today. BB Die State II. 


PCGS# 6868. NGC ID: 24X5. 


3168 


1798 Heraldic Eagle. BB-96, B-6. Rarity-3. Knob 9, 10 Arrows, 5 
Vertical Lines. VF-35 (NGC). Pleasing dove-gray patina blankets 
surfaces that are impressively smooth in hand for an early dollar 
that saw moderate commercial use. The obverse impression is drawn 
trivially to 12 oclock, the reverse better centered, and both sides are 
boldly defined apart from characteristic (for the die pairing) softness 
of strike in the centers. Q. David Bowers (2013) provides an estimate 
of 500 to 800 coins extant in all grades for the BB-96 pairing, sufficient 
to make this variety a popular choice for type collectors in grades such 
as that offered here. BB Die State II. 


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1798 Heraldic Eagle. BB-96, B-6. Rarity-3. Knob 9, 10 Arrows, 5 
Vertical Lines. VF-30 (NGC). A generally bold Choice VF example 
to represent the Knob 9, 10 Arrows Guide Book variety of the 1798 
Heraldic Eagle dollar. The obverse is evenly toned in warm copper- 
gray, the reverse with deeper steely-charcoal patina that yields to 
brilliance in the star field. That same area shows the only mentionable 
lack of detail, the balance of the design suitably bold for the assigned 
grade. A median rarity among die marriages of this issue, Q. David 
Bowers (2013) provides an estimate of 500 to 800 coins extant in all 
grades for the BB-96 pairing. BB Die State IV. 


PCGS# 6873. NGC ID: 24X6. 


3170 


1799 BB-152, B-15a. Rarity-3. Irregular Date, 13-Star Reverse. 
AU-53 (NGC). Richly toned surfaces exhibit blended steel-russet 
highlights to dominant olive-gray patina. The surfaces are a tad glossy 
under the toning, but they are pleasing in the absence of significant 
marks. Well centered in strike and overall sharply defined. Bowers- 
Borckardt 152 is a moderately scarce die marriage in an absolute 
sense but, as with so many early dollar varieties, it is a noteworthy 
condition rarity with most examples in numismatic hands grading no 
finer than EEF. The variety is popular with early dollar specialists as the 
only one of the 1799-dated issue to employ a reverse die used in 1798. 
Furthermore, the obverse has the irregular 99 in the date with the first 
9 high and leaning to the left at the top. BB Die State IV. 


PCGS# 40045. NGC ID: 24X7. 


3171 


1799 BB-158, B-16a. Rarity-2. EF-45 (NGC). Lightly toned in 
iridescent gold and silver-gray, appreciable luster remains on both 
sides of this lightly circulated, yet still overall boldly defined example. 
Bowers-Borckardt 158 is one of the more readily obtainable die 
varieties of the 1799 silver dollar issue, making it a popular type 
candidate at all levels of preservation. BB Die State III. 

PCGS# 40050. NGC ID: 24X7. 

From Heritage’ sale of the Jules Reiver Collection, January 2006, lot 23583; Heri- 

tage’s FUN Signature Auction of January 2007, lot 5136. 


3172 


1799 BB-158, B-16. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC). An especially attractive 
coin in a lightly circulated Bust dollar. Both sides are predominantly 
toned in warm pewter-gray, but with plenty of vivid multicolored 
iridescence in the protected areas around and among the design 
elements that provide strong eye appeal. Faint traces of luster remain, 
and the detail is bold to sharp throughout. Bowers-Borckardt 158 is 
one of the more readily obtainable die marriages of the 1799-dated 
silver dollar issue, the present example ideal for circulated type 
purposes. BB Die State III. 


PCGS# 6878. NGC ID: 24X7. 


3173 


1799 BB-163, B-10. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS). Blended sandy-gray, 
pewter and light steel patina greets the viewer from both sides of this 
handsome piece. Traces of luster persist, called into view by direct 
lighting that also allows appreciation of iridescent champagne-gold 
and powder blue undertones. Boldly defined overall with a lone spot 
in the left obverse field the only individually mentionable blemish. 
Bowers-Borckardt 163 is a popular Bust dollar die pairing for type 
purposes, and this PCGS-certified EF will serve well in that capacity. 
BB Die State IV. 


PCGS# 6878. NGC ID: 24X7. 


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1799 BB-166, B-9. Rarity-1. VG-8 (NGC). CAC. A lovely early dollar 
at the lower reaches of the numismatic grading scale, and an ideal 
type candidate for the budget minded collector, as such. Otherwise 
impressively smooth in hand, a reeding mark in the left reverse field is 
mentioned solely for accuracy. Light, even golden-gray patina to both 
sides, virtually all major design elements of which are fully outlined 
and bold. This is the popular Apostrophe variety of the 1799-dated 
silver dollar issue, so-named because of the die break on the reverse 
after the final S in STATES seen on most examples. BB Die State III. 


PCGS# 6878. NGC ID: 24X7. 


3175 


1800 BB-187, B-16. Rarity-2. VF-20 (PCGS). Here is a coin that 
should please most collectors for its handsome steel-gray fields and 
lighter silver devices. The surfaces are attractive and of high quality 
for a moderately circulated Bust dollar. The strike is well balanced and 
the edges, fields and surfaces are free of major handling issues. Even 
adjustment marks are lacking from both sides. BB Die State V. 

PCGS# 6887. NGC ID: 24X9. 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2013, lot 3045. 


3176 


1800 BB-191, B-11. Rarity-5. Very Wide Date, Low 8, AMERICAI. 
EF-40 (PCGS). CAC. A thoroughly appealing, premium quality 
example that is certainly among the finest obtainable for this scarce 
and popular variety at the assigned grade level. Richly original surfaces 
exhibit dominant olive-gray patina that yields to vivid undertones of 
red, blue and gold as the coin dips into a light. Much luster remains, 
and the detail is bold to sharp in virtually all areas. BB-191 is by far 
the scarcer of the two AMERICAI varieties of the 1800 Draped Bust 
silver dollar with Q. David Bowers (2013) accounting for only 200 to 
350 coins extant in all grades. BB Die State II. 
PCGS# 86888. NGC ID: 24X9. 


3177 


1800 BB-192, B-19. Rarity-2. AMERICAI. VF-35 (PCGS). 
Appealing Choice VF quality for this popular naked eye variety. Both 
sides are predominantly brilliant, although iridescent golden-lilac 
outlines are noted for many of the peripheral devices. Overall boldly 
defined from a nicely centered and well executed strike, this coin 
holds tremendous appeal for Guide Book variety collectors and early 
dollar specialists alike. BB Die State IV. 

PCGS# 6892. NGC ID: 24X9. 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2016, lot 17208. 


3178 


1800 BB-192, B-19. Rarity-2. AMERICAI. VF-35 (PCGS). Warmly 
toned ina blend of steel-olive and dusky pewter-gray, this is a bold mid 
grade early dollar with all major design elements fully appreciable. 
Wispy handling marks in and around the central obverse include 
a lengthy pin scratch from the bottom of the ribbon into Liberty’s 
lowest hair curls that we mention for accuracy. The obverse die of 
this variety was only used in this pairing, while the reverse, with its 
diagnostic die scratch (as made), was used twice. All known examples 
from this reverse die show this strong die scratch after the final letter 
A in AMERICA, which has the appearance of an errant I at the end 
of that word, hence the AMERICAI designation. The variety itself is 
not particularly rare in an absolute sense, but has long been popular 
with both early dollar specialists and more generalized collectors, 
especially given its listing in the popular Guide Book. BB Die State II. 


PCGS# 6892. NGC ID: 24X9. 


3179 


1801 BB-211, B-1. Rarity-3. VF-20 (PCGS). A brilliant example 
with all major design elements fully outlined and readily appreciable. 
The 1801 Draped Bust dollar, BB-211 die pairing, has an estimated 
population of 500 to 900 coins in all grades (per Bowers, 2013), 
which total is sufficient to confirm the offered coin as a suitable type 
candidate at the VF grade level. BB Die State IV, “Rare. Not seen,” as 
described by Bowers. 


PCGS# 6893. NGC ID: 24XA. 


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1802 BB-241, B-6. Rarity-1. Narrow Date. VF-25 (PCGS). CAC. 
This handsome, fully original piece is warmly and evenly toned 
in pewter-gray. Boldly defined for the grade with a smooth and 
inviting appearance in hand. This variety is sought-after by major 
type collectors as the Narrow Date variety of the issue, and is quickly 
identifiable at a glance by the missing right foot on the letter T in 
LIBERTY. BB Die State III. 


PCGS# 40087. NGC ID: 24XB. 


3181 


1803 BB-255, B-6. Rarity-2. Large 3. EF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
Boldly defined overall. The surfaces are a bit glossy in texture to 
explain the PCGS qualifier, but both sides are retoning nicely in a 
blend of light silver-gray and iridescent golden-apricot. Although 
a trickle of dollars continued to emerge from the Mint in 1804 and 
1805, these were all believed to be dated 1803. On the Large 3 obverse 
used for the BB-255 variety, offered here, the 3 is repunched low and 
this is diagnostic to identify the die. BB Die State III. 
PCGS# 6901. NGC ID: 24XD. 


3182 


1840 OC-1. Rarity-1. AU-53 (PCGS). Both sides are brilliant apart 
from light champagne-gold iridescence that appears to drift toward 
the borders. Plenty of luster remains, the fields modestly semi- 
reflective, and the detail is bold to sharp throughout. The 1840 is the 
first silver dollar produced in quantity since 1804 (the coins struck in 
that year being from 1802- and 1803-dated dies). By modern Mint 
standards the mintage is extremely small, however, totaling just 
61,005 pieces. Unlike many first year issues in U.S. numismatics, the 
1840 silver dollar was not widely saved by the contemporary public, 
and most of the coins succumbed to domestic circulation during that 
decade or, more commonly, export or melting either abroad or within 
the United States. The few About Uncirculated, as here, and even 
fewer Mint State examples known survived almost entirely as a matter 
of chance, the former primarily as part of domestic bullion reserves. 
PCGS# 6926. NGC ID: 24YA. 


3183 


1841 OC-3. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). A bright, lustrous example 
with a sharp strike and frosty to modestly semi-reflective finish. 
Otherwise brilliant, we note delicate champagne-gold peripheral 
toning on the obverse. Silver dollar production climbed in 1841, the 
second year of the Liberty Seated series. At 173,000 coins struck, the 
mintage of the 1841 is comparable to those of the 1842 and 1843. The 
1841, however, is far scarcer in numismatic circles, making it one 
of the more underrated issues of its era. Only 1,000 to 1,250 coins 
are extant in all grades, not many more than for the lower mintage 
1840, and a more accurate estimate than the higher figures given in 
most numismatic sources. In fact, published survival estimates for all 
circulation strike Liberty Seated dollar issues are much too high and 
give a false impression of the availability of these coins. 


Insofar as it is rarer than the 1842 and 1843, the 1841 must have 
suffered a higher rate of attrition through export and/or melting 
than most Philadelphia Mint Liberty Seated dollar issues from the 
1840s. Attractive EF and AU survivors are elusive, more so than many 
collectors realize, while Mint State coins are rare. 

PCGS# 6927. NGC ID: 24YB. 


3184 


1842 OC-2. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). Lightly toned in gently mottled 
pinkish-silver iridescence, this minimally circulated example retains 
much lively mint luster. Many of the 184,618 circulation strike silver 
dollars struck in 1842 were consumed in the United States’ export 
trade with Europe and, in particular, the Orient. Survivors represent 
coins repatriated from Europe - primarily England - later in the 
1840s or during the 1850s in payment for American goods, as well 
as those that saw domestic commercial use between banks, exchange 
houses and bullion brokers. Numbering among the more frequently 
encountered Liberty Seated dollars, the 1842 has long been popular 
with type collectors seeking a single example of the No Motto design. 
PCGS# 6928. NGC ID: 24YC. 


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3185 


1844 OC-1, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-2. Misplaced Date, Doubled 
Die Obverse. AU-58 (PCGS). Wisps of iridescent antique silver and 
pinkish-apricot toning drift over near-fully lustrous surfaces. Frosty to 
semi-reflective in finish with a boldly executed strike. Demand from 
contemporary bullion depositors resulted in a mintage of just 20,000 
circulation strike silver dollars in 1844 - the lowest of the decade after 
only 1848. Prior to the public announcement of the Comstock Lode, 
which came in 1859, there were no significant sources of domestically 
mined silver in the United States. Since much of the silver in commerce 
at the time had to be imported or obtained from foreign coins in U.S. 
circulation, it is little wonder that only limited quantities of dollars 
were requested from the Mint during the first decade of the Liberty 
Seated series. Most 1844 dollars were used in the export trade with 
Europe and the Orient, although some were used domestically during 
the brief era of practical, functioning bimetallism in the United States 
that spanned much of the 1840s. With no more than 800 coins extant 
in all grades (per your cataloger, JLA), this issue is one of the scarcest 
silver dollars of its decade. The prominent obverse variety results in 
even further demand for premium Choice AU coins such as this from 
advanced specialists in Liberty Seated coinage. 
PCGS# 6930. NGC ID: 24YE. 


3186 


1845 OC-1. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant apart from delicate 
reddish-gold iridescence in isolated peripheral areas, this bright and 
beautiful example allows ready appreciation of nearly complete mint 
luster. A bit lightly struck at the high points of the eagle, typical of 
the issue, yet more uniformly sharp throughout the obverse. Demand 
from contemporary silver bullion depositors remained limited in 
1845, during which year the Mint delivered only 24,500 dollars for 
commercial use. Most were used in the export trade, those that went 
to the Orient being invariably lost through melting. Some examples 
that went to Europe returned to the United States in later years, while 
others were retained stateside and used domestically as part of bullion 
reserves and in large transactions between banks, brokerage houses, 
and the like. Attrition from all causes was high and your cataloger 
(JLA) accounts for only 650 to 850 survivors. As one of the trio of low 
mintage Liberty Seated dollar issues from the 1840s, the 1845 has long 
enjoyed strong numismatic demand in the finest circulated grades, as 
here. 
PCGS# 6931. NGC ID: 24YF. 


3187 


1846-O OC-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. AU-53 (PCGS). Light 
golden-gray patina blankets lustrous surfaces that retain much of the 
original frosty mint finish. The strike is well above average for the 
issue, the reverse sharp throughout and the obverse uncommonly 
bold along the border from 12 to 5 oclock. An extremely popular 
issue with collectors, the 1846-O is the first mintmarked silver 
dollar in United States coinage history, and one of only four in the 
Liberty Seated series from the New Orleans Mint. The mintage 
of 59,000 pieces was achieved at the request of bullion depositors 
in the South, much of the silver coming from worn down Spanish 
colonial and other foreign coins deposited for recoinage. As with its 
contemporaries from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1846-O was largely 
used in the export trade, in this case through the busy port of New 
Orleans. Most were shipped to Europe, from where some examples 
returned to the United States in payment for American goods such as 
cotton. On the other hand, this issue was produced during a decade 
in which coins of this denomination also saw considerable domestic 
circulation in the South, especially in the Mississippi River Valley. 
Indeed, the lower average grade among survivors suggests that the 
1846-O saw considerably more commercial use than the Philadelphia 
Mint silver dollar issues from the 1840s. 


The 1,000 to 1,250 coins extant for the 1846-O are generally in EF or 
lower grades, and usually impaired for one reason or another. Locating 
an attractive About Uncirculated survivor, as here, is a challenging 
task in today’s market, and we anticipate keen bidder interest in this 
offering. 

PCGS# 6933. NGC ID: 24YH. 


3188 


1849 OC-2. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). A virtually brilliant, intensely 
lustrous example with semi-reflective fields supporting frosty, sharply 
defined motifs. James Wilson Marshall’s now famous discovery at 
Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California on January 24, 1848, triggered a 
gold rush that soon upset the balance between gold and silver on the 
world market. So much of the yellow precious metal was mined in 
California that silver became rare relative to gold. Additional gold 
discoveries in Australia in 1850 resulted in further imbalance, and 
by that year it cost $1.013 in metal to make a Liberty Seated dollar. 
Silver coins of all denominations were withdrawn from circulation 
and hoarded domestically or, more commonly, exported to Europe 
for a profit and subsequently melted. Liberty Seated dollars, being 
large storehouses of silver that were already held in quantity by banks 
and bullion brokers, were among those coins that suffered the most 
immediate and extensive effects of this upheaval. Recently produced 
and therefore more plentiful in significant domestic dollar holdings, 
the 1848, 1849, 1850 and 1850-O suffered a higher rate of attrition 
through export and melting at this time than the earlier dated issues 
from 1840 through 1847. Indeed, survivors from a mintage of 62,600 
circulation strikes for the 1849 are thought to number only 900 to 
1,100 coins, which total makes this one of the more underrated silver 
dollars of its era. 
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3189 


1850-O OC-1, the only known dies. Rarity-2. AU-50 (PCGS). This 
pretty piece is brilliant apart from mottled reddish-gold peripheral 
iridescence that is bolder and more extensive on the reverse. Well 
defined for both the issue and the assigned grade, the reverse is sharp 
and the obverse only a bit less so. Much luster remains. The 1850-O 
is the second of only four New Orleans Mint issues in the Liberty 
Seated dollar series, and it is the rarest. The mintage of 40,000 pieces 
was achieved at the request of local bullion depositors, much of the 
silver coming from Spanish colonial and Mexican dollars deposited 
for recoinage. As with the 1846-0, the 1850-O was primarily intended 
for use in the export trade from the bustling port of New Orleans, 
but many examples also saw commercial use in the South Whereas 
many of the 1846-O dollars exported to Europe during the late 1840s 
returned to the United States in payment for American goods, most 
1850-O dollars sent there during the early 1850s were melted for their 
bullion value. With no contemporary numismatic interest in New 
Orleans Mint coinage, as well, it should come as no surprise to read 
that the 1850-O is rare in About Uncirculated grades. 


PCGS# 6938. NGC ID: 24YN. 


3190 


1853 OC-1, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-2. Chin Whiskers. AU-55 
(PCGS). A sharply defined, predominantly lustrous example whose 
otherwise brilliant surfaces reveal a splash of reddish-gold toning 
along the lower obverse border. Most of the 46,110 circulation strike 
silver dollars produced in 1853 were shipped overseas, primarily to 
Liverpool, England or China. Many examples of this issue must have 
been shipped to England, from which they eventually returned to the 
United States in payment for goods such as cotton, or were retained 
in domestic bullion reserves and somehow managed to avoid melting 
in later years, for the 1853 has an above average rate of survival for a 
Philadelphia Mint silver dollar from the 1850s. It is, for example, more 
readily obtainable than such other issues as the 1854, 1855 and 1856. 
The 1853 is still scarce in an absolute sense, however, and especially in 
the finer circulated and all Mint State grades. 


PCGS# 6941. NGC ID: 24YS. 


3191 


1854 OC-1. Rarity-3+. Repunched Date. AU Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). We are pleased to be offering multiple examples of this 
normally highly elusive Philadelphia mint Liberty Seated dollar issue 
in this sale. The present lot highlights a more affordable alternative at 
the AU grade level. It is a sharply defined coin with some semblance 
of original mint luster to both sides. A bit glossy in texture with faint 
hairlining to explain the PCGS qualifier, yet with light retoning in 
golden-apricot and powder blue iridescence that enhances the eye 
appeal. 


PCGS# 6942. NGC ID: 24YT. 


3192 


1855 OC-1. Rarity-3+. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). Minimally 
toned golden-gray surfaces with traces of original frosty luster 
remaining. Circulation strike silver dollars of the 1850s were 
used primarily in the export trade, and these coins can be seen as 
predecessors to the specialized trade dollar introduced in 1873. With 
most of the 26,000 pieces produced melted either overseas or within 
the United States, the 1855 is understandably elusive in today’s market. 
Q. David Bowers (2016), in fact, accounts for only 175 to 250 survivors 
in all circulated grades. A more affordable About Uncirculated 
example, the significance of this coin for series specialists should not 
be overlooked. 
PCGS# 6943. NGC ID: 24YU. 


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3193 


1856 OC-1, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-2. Repunched Date. AU Details— 
Cleaned (PCGS). With appreciable frosty luster and light retoning 
in iridescent pearl-gray, this coin presents exceptionally well for the 
assigned grade. The Philadelphia Mint produced 63,500 silver dollars 
in 1856 at the request of bullion depositors, the vast majority of which 
were used in the export trade to Europe or, more likely, China, where 
many were melted. Some were retained within the United States as 
part of bank and other bullion reserves, but many of those coins also 
succumbed to melting when forwarded to or otherwise reacquired by 
the Mint. The extant population in all grades is on the order of just 
200 to 350 coins (per Q. David Bowers, A Guide Book of Liberty Seated 
Silver Coins, 2016). Mint State examples are more rumored than 
real as far as most collectors are concerned, placing extraordinary 
numismatic demand on the few attractive AU survivors, as here. 
More affordable due to the somewhat subdued texture that explains 
the PCGS qualifier, this example is still sure to see spirited bidding 
among numismatists specializing in the challenging Liberty Seated 
dollar series. 
PCGS# 6944. NGC ID: 24YV. 


3194 


1857 OC-2. Rarity-3. MS-61 (NGC). Handsome and scarce Mint 
State quality for this challenging Liberty Seated dollar date. Richly 
toned surfaces are dressed in blended dove-gray, light russet and steel- 
olive shades with some underlying cobalt blue evident as the coin dips 
into a light. Typically soft in strike for the issue, especially along the 
upper obverse border, yet appreciably lustrous and generally smooth 
in hand. There were no significant sources of domestic silver when 
the Philadelphia Mint struck just 94,000 silver dollars at the request 
of bullion depositors in 1857. Most, if not all of the silver for this issue 
came from imports (primarily from Mexico) or the many foreign coins 
that had found their way into U.S. commercial use over the preceding 
several decades. These newly minted silver dollars did not circulate 
domestically but, instead, were used in the export trade, primarily 
with the Orient, where they were melted by Chinese merchants and 
bullion brokers who favored the slightly heavier Mexican dollar for 
commercial use. The 1857 is understandably scarce in all grades, and 
in Mint State it is a notable condition rarity. 
PCGS# 6945. NGC ID: 24YW. 


3195 


1857 OC-2. Rarity-3. AU-58 (PCGS). An otherwise brilliant, 
noticeably semi-prooflike example with the lightest antique silver and 
pale gold iridescence drifting over both sides. The 1857 is a notorious 
strike rarity in the Liberty Seated dollar series but, while the present 
example is typically soft on Liberty's head and around much of the 
obverse periphery, the reverse is sharper overall with emerging detail 
to the eagle's right leg and talon. Like all circulation strike Liberty 
Seated dollar issues produced beginning in 1850, the 1857 was struck 
at the request of contemporary bullion depositors exclusively for use 
in the export trade. Most of the 94,000 pieces delivered that year were 
sent to the Orient, where they were melted by Chinese merchants 
and bullion brokers who much preferred the slightly heavier Mexican 
dollar for use in commerce. With market offerings for straight-graded 
examples few and far between irrespective of grade, this PCGS- 
certified Choice AU is sure to see spirited bidding. 
PCGS# 6945. NGC ID: 24YW. 


3196 


1859 OC-3. Rarity-3+. EF-45 (PCGS). Warmly toned in deep 
mauve-gray, splashes of russet patina are scattered throughout the 
lower obverse. Sharply defined overall with a pleasingly smooth 
appearance in hand, this is an uncommonly attractive EF survivor of 
an elusive and underrated issue. A sizeable (for the type) mintage of 
256,500 circulation strikes conceals the challenge that collectors will 
experience when searching for an 1859 Liberty Seated dollar. This 
issue was used primarily in the export trade with the Orient, demand 
for which was up that year due to the opening of new treaty ports in 
the north of China in 1858. (Others were opened in 1860, these events 
explaining the unusually large mintages of the 1859, 1859-O, 1860 
and 1860-O issues.) Few, if any of the exported coins escaped melting, 
while others probably met a similar fate in the United States when 
the Philadelphia Mint destroyed tens of thousands of silver dollars to 
provide bullion for the heavy subsidiary coinages of 1861 and early 
1862. Q. David Bowers (2016) estimates that only 350 to 500 examples 
have survived, and market appearances are even less frequent than 
even this limited range would imply. 
PCGS# 6946. NGC ID: 24YX. 


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3197 


1859-S OC-2. Rarity-4. Repunched Date. EF-45 (PCGS). Warm 
golden-gray patina with tinges of olive-copper, pale pink and powder 
blue, this is an uncommonly smooth and visually appealing coin in 
a circulated survivor of this challenging issue. Among San Francisco 
Mint Liberty Seated dollars of the No Motto type, the 1859-S is an 
isolated issue with most examples produced for a single purpose. 
Of the 20,000 pieces struck, the first 15,000 coins delivered were 
intended solely for export. Indeed, the San Francisco-based firm of 
Bolton, Barren & Co. acquired 8,985 of these coins for use in the 
China trade. Those examples that went overseas were invariably lost 
through melting. Fortunately for today’s collectors, the additional 
5,000 pieces were retained stateside and saw commercial use in the 
West into the 1870s, if not beyond. Worn survivors of that delivery 
are more plentiful than the mintage might suggest, but given the 
manner in which this issue was distributed, combined with a lack of 
contemporary numismatic demand, it should come as no surprise 
that most are heavily impaired from rough handling in commerce or 
on the part of early owners. This handsome Choice EF would serve 
nicely in an advanced collection of Liberty Seated coinage or silver 
dollars. 


PCGS# 6948. NGC ID: 24YZ. 


3198 


1861 OC-4. Rarity-4-. AU-58 (PCGS). Offered is a highly desirable 
Choice AU example of a circulation strike silver dollar issue that is 
highly elusive in all grades. Lustrous, frosty surfaces are untoned 
apart from subtle iridescent highlights in isolated peripheral areas. 
Fully struck, and sure to appeal to advanced collectors of Liberty 
Seated coinage or silver dollars. Some of the silver deposited at the 
Philadelphia Mint for dollar coinage in 1861 came from Nevada's 
rich Comstock Lode. Beginning in 1859, much of this metal found its 
way to California, where it flooded the market before being shipped 
East. The bonanza days of the Comstock were still to come, however, 
and throughout much of the 1860s bullion depositors remained 
dependent on imports and foreign coins for silver. In 1859, 1860 
and 1861, U.S. merchants exported 1,250,000 silver dollars to China, 
where the coins were received at bullion value - although they were 
less popular than the slightly heavier Spanish-American dollars. Most 
of the 77,500 circulation strike dollars coined in 1861 were lost to 
future generations of numismatists in this manner. Additionally, many 
examples are believed to have been destroyed through melting in the 
United States to provide bullion for the large mintages of subsidiary 
silver coinage at the Philadelphia Mint in 1861 and early 1862. As a 
Civil War date, as well, the 1861 is one of the most exciting, and also 
challenging issues in the entire Liberty Seated dollar series of 1840 to 
1873. Q. David Bowers (2016) estimates that only 200 to 300 coins are 
extant in all circulated grades. 


PCGS# 6951. NGC ID: 24Z4. 


3199 


1862 OC-1. Rarity-3. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). Really a nice 
looking example, both sides are naturally and attractively retoned 
with the most vivid iridescence hugging the denticles. Well struck 
overall and free of sizeable marks. While there are some faint, ancient 
hairlines hiding under the toning, this coin presents better than many 
straight-graded circulation strike 1862 silver dollars. It is worthy of a 
close look by anyone seeking a more affordable example of this scarce 
key date issue of which only 11,540 pieces were coined. 
PCGS# 6952. NGC ID: 24Z5. 


3200 


1863 Proof-62 (PCGS). Strong mint reflectivity shines through 
an overlay of handsome lilac-gray patina as the surfaces dip into 
a light. Direct lighting also calls forth iridescent undertones of 
champagne-apricot and powder blue that deliver further eye appeal. 
Fully defined and far smoother in hand than one might expect at the 
assigned grade level. From a reported Proof mintage of 470 pieces, 
although surprisingly the 2018 Osburn-Cushing reference on Liberty 
Seated dollars reports that four die pairings were used for this small 
production run. The authors identify all of these as having been used 
for original strikings of the date. This issue as a whole is scarce in 
numismatic circles, and since premium quality Proofs are always in 
demand (especially given the paucity of Mint State silver dollars of 
this date), those who enjoy attractive Liberty Seated dollars will no 
doubt beat a path to the present lot when it appears at auction. 
PCGS# 7006. NGC ID: 252H. 


3201 


1863 OC-1. Rarity-3-. AU Details—Repaired (PCGS). Iridescent, 
somewhat mottled golden-olive retoning enhances sharply struck, 
semi-prooflike surfaces. Demand from contemporary merchants 
and other bullion depositors resulted in a mintage of just 27,200 
circulation strike silver dollars in 1863. Survivors are elusive in all 
grades, both circulated and Mint State. Writing in the 2018 reference 
Liberty Seated Dollars: A Register of Die Varieties, Dick Osburn and 
Brian Cushing account for only 450 coins extant. Near-Mint survivors 
such as offered here are in the distinct minority among survivors, 
and they probably represent coins that remained stateside as part of 
bullion reserves. 
PCGS# 6953. NGC ID: 24Z6. 


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3202 


1865 OC-1, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-4+. Repunched U. AU-58 
(PCGS). Iridescent golden toning adorns lustrous, frosty to modestly 
semi-reflective surfaces on both sides of the generally bold example. 
Like numerous other circulation strike Liberty Seated dollar issues 
from the 1850s and 1860s, the 1865 is a precursor to the United 
States Mint’s trade dollar introduced in 1873. Most examples of this 
46,500-piece issue were used in international trade, primarily to 
China, but as a Civil War date also with Central and South America. 
With few examples repatriated, and even fewer retained stateside, the 
1865 is scarce to rare in all grades. This flashy Choice AU, among the 
finest of just 250 to 325 circulated survivors (per Q. David Bowers, 
2016), is sure to catch the eye of advanced collectors specializing in 
the challenging Liberty Seated dollar series. 


PCGS# 6955. NGC ID: 24Z8. 


3203 


1866 OC-1. Rarity-2. Repunched Date, Doubled Die Reverse. AU- 
53 (PCGS). Warm pearl-gray patina with bolder cobalt blue highlights 
here and there around the peripheries. Much luster remains, along 
with particularly sharp detail on the reverse. Scarce to rare at all 
levels of preservation, the circulation strike 1866 silver dollar has a 
mintage of just 48,900 pieces, the majority of which were lost through 
melting after use in the export trade with the Orient. Most survivors, 
of which Q. David Bowers (2016) accounts for no more than 500 in all 
circulated grades, represent coins returned to the United States after 
export to Europe or Latin America, and which subsequently escaped 
melting when redeemed by the Treasury Department in the late 19th 
and early 20th centuries. 
PCGS# 6959. NGC ID: 24Z9. 


3204 


1867 OC-1, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-2. Repunched Date, Large/ 
Small Date. AU-58 (PCGS). Brilliant apart from a few wisps of 
reddish-gold and powder blue peripheral iridescence, this flashy 
silver dollar allows full appreciation of lively mint luster. The finish is 
predominantly frosty, although direct lighting reveals modest semi- 
reflective tendencies in the fields. Sharply struck overall with superior 
eye appeal at the assigned grade level. Scarce to rare in all grades, the 
1867 continues a trend, begun in 1850, of low mintage Philadelphia 
Mint Liberty Seated dollar issues that were produced exclusively for 
use in the export trade. Of the 46,900 circulation strikes made this 
year, only 450 to 600 examples are believed to have survived export to 
China and/or domestic melting. 


The OC-1 circulation strike die pairing of this issue is an interesting 
Large/Small Date variety caused by the initial use of a date logotype 
punch intended for half dollar dies. The present example is an early 
die state with repunching readily evident on the first two digits in the 
date when observed with the aid of a loupe. 

PCGS# 6960. NGC ID: 24ZA. 


3205 


1868 OC-5. Rarity-3-. Doubled Die Reverse. AU-58 (PCGS). A 
brilliant and frosty example with just a whisper of rub to sharply 
struck features. The 1868 begins a trend toward higher circulation 
strike coinage of silver dollars that continues through the end of 
the Liberty Seated series in early 1873. Domestic production at the 
Comstock and other sources had reached a level beginning in the late 
1860s that made bullion depositors increasingly look to the dollar 
as a storehouse of excess silver. Once converted into coin form, this 
bullion was primary used in the export trade with the Orient, which 
claimed much of the 162,100-piece mintage for the circulation strike 
1868. The 300 to 400 survivors that Q. David Bowers (2016) accounts 
for in worn condition largely represent coins that returned from 
export to other countries, mostly in Europe and Latin America, and 
subsequently escaped domestic melting. 
PCGS# 6961. NGC ID: 24ZB. 


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3206 


1869 OC-7. Rarity-4-. MS-63 (NGC). This lightly toned, 
predominantly silver-gray example exhibits an intermingling of pretty 
copper-rose iridescence. Lustrous and satiny with a bold to sharp 
strike throughout. The 1869, of which 423,700 pieces were produced, 
is the first high mintage issue in the circulation strike Liberty Seated 
dollar series since 1860. Opinions differ, however, as to the why of 
this sudden increase. Two opposing views are presented by Q. David 
Bowers in his 1993 Silver Dollars and Trade Dollars of the United 
States: A Complete Encyclopedia: 


[John M.] Willem states that the Mexican peso fell out of favor 
with Chinese merchants (due to a new tax in Mexico), and that 
the large business [sic] strike coinage of Liberty Seated dollars 
from 1869 onward was accomplished to provide coins for export 
to take advantage of the situation. However, opinions differ on this 
(see immediately below). 


The following is by R.W. Julian: 


The heavy coinage of silver dollars in the late 1860s can be shown 
to be the result of another imbalance in trade for silver. Prior to 
about 1868 the US. usually exported more silver than it produced 
and imported and there was little need for a dollar coinage. After 
that time, however, there was no other place for the excess silver to 
go and it was therefore coined into dollars, even though they did 
not circulate. It was a practical way to store silver with a readily 
known and guaranteed value. That some of these dollars did go to 
the Orient I again have no doubt, but I think that there was less 
than 25,000 annually and perhaps considerably less considering 
the ready availability of silver ingots in any purity desired. 


In your catalogers (JLAs) opinion, both increased domestic 
production at the Comstock and the more favorable position of the 
US. silver dollar relative to the Mexican dollar both played a role in 
the trend toward higher Liberty Seated dollar coinage through early 
1873. Given that the 1869 is scarce to rare in all grades, large numbers 
of these coins were undoubtedly shipped to the Orient, where they 
were melted. Other scholars agree with this usage, such as Hepburn 
in History of Currency in the United States, who states that the increase 
in silver dollar coinage from 1868 to 1872 was “chiefly due to the rich 
discoveries of Nevada” and, more to the point, that “...practically 
all were exported” This is certainly one of the few Mint State 1869 
silver dollars that has passed through our hands in recent memory, 
and as a conditionally rare Choice example it represents a particularly 
important find for the astute silver dollar collector. 

PCGS# 6962. NGC ID: 24ZC. 

NGC Census: 11; 13 finer (MS-65 finest). 


3207 


1869 OC-2, Top 30 Variety. Rarity-2. Misplaced Date, Repunched 
Date, Doubled Die Reverse. AU-53 (PCGS). Warmly patinated 
golden-gray surfaces with much luster remaining. 

PCGS# 6962. NGC ID: 24ZC. 


3208 


1870 OC-6. Rarity-2. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. Bright, brilliant surfaces 
are aglow with frosty mint luster. The reverse is modestly reflective in 
the field, and both sides are boldly struck apart from some softness 
around the obverse periphery. Continuing a trend begun in 1868, 
circulation strike silver dollar coinage remained strong in 1870 with 
a mintage of 415,000 pieces. Production at the Comstock and other 
domestic mines was increasing, and bullion brokers were depositing 
more and more of their excess metal with the Mint for coinage into 
dollars. These coins did not circulate domestically, but were largely 
used in the export trade with the Orient, which claimed much of the 
mintage through eventual melting. One of the most underrated issues 
of the type - which is saying a lot for a Liberty Seated dollar - the 1870 
is often erroneously grouped with the 1871 and 1872 when, in reality, 
it is far scarcer in all grades. Our offering of this flashy MS-63 coin 
represents a fleeting opportunity for the astute collector. 
PCGS# 6963. NGC ID: 24ZD. 


ST 


3209 


1870 OC-3. Rarity-2. MS-63 (PCGS). Offering an appreciably 
different appearance than the identically graded example in the 
preceding lot, this handsome Choice Uncirculated 1870 dollar 
is dressed in smoky sandy-silver patina with vivid underlying 
champagne-gold iridescence. Prooflike in finish with sharp, frosty 
design motifs set against reflective fields. Our multiple offerings in 
this sale notwithstanding, this underrated late date Philadelphia Mint 
Liberty Seated dollar issue is very scarce to rare in all Mint State grades 
and more challenging to obtain than the 1871 and 1872. 
PCGS# 6963. NGC ID: 24ZD. 


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3210 


1870-CC OC-1. Rarity-4-. EF-40 (PCGS). Warm medium and 
golden-gray toning with intermingled olive highlights. Boldly defined 
overall, and impressively so for the assigned grade. The first CC- 
Mint silver dollar, and the most readily obtainable of the four in the 
Liberty Seated series, the 1870-CC enjoys strong collector demand in 
all grades. The 11,758 coins produced were distributed into domestic 
circulation in the West, unusual for a post-1849 Liberty Seated dollar, 
since virtually all such issues were struck exclusively for use in the 
export trade. Even so, some 1870-CC were exported after seeing 
domestic circulation, while most eventually succumbed to melting 
either abroad or domestically. Carson City Mint expert Rusty Goe 
(2020) accounts for 650 to 875 survivors in all grades, many of which 
were preserved by those seeking a keepsake from this historic issue, 
the first of any denomination struck in the Carson City Mint. Others 
were redeemed from bank and other bullion reserves by the Treasury 
Department during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but 
subsequently escaped melting for recoinage. This handsome Choice 
EF presents better than many circulated survivors and will appeal to 
a number of specialists. 
PCGS# 6964. NGC ID: 24ZE. 


3211 


1872 OC-4. Rarity-2. AU-58 (PCGS). A brightly lustrous, virtually 
brilliant example with bold to sharp striking detail throughout. 
Beginning in 1868, increased production at the Comstock and other 
Western mines gave silver dollar coinage at the request of bullion 
depositors a new, although ultimately only temporary lease on life. 
Previously dependent on imports and foreign coins, bullion brokers 
had little silver to deposit for dollar coinage from 1850 through 1867. 
During the late 1860s and early 1870s, however, Liberty Seated dollars 
were increasingly looked upon as a convenient storehouse for excess 
silver from domestic production, virtually all of which was exported 
to the Orient once converted into coin form. In addition, a pending 
overhaul of the nation’s coinage system was on the table in the early 
1870s, one that would see the abolition of the standard silver dollar 
and its replacement by the heavier trade dollar. The bill, which would 
eventually become law as the Act of February 12, 1873, was introduced 
in 1870. While Congress moved slowly, bullion brokers took advantage 
of their final opportunities in 1871, 1872 and early 1873 to deposit 
silver for coinage into standard silver dollars. Although it has the 
highest mintage in the circulation strike Liberty Seated dollar series at 
1,105,500 pieces, the 1872 is scarcer than the 1871 and undoubtedly 
suffered a higher rate of attrition through export and melting. It ranks 
as a leading type candidate in this challenging series, with premium 
AU examples such as this especially popular for such purposes. 
PCGS# 6968. NGC ID: 24Z]. 


3212 


1872-S OC-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3-. EF-45 (PCGS). With 
a gentle mottling of olive and russet overtones to dominant medium 
gray patina. Faint hairlines and a touch of glossiness are noted for 
accuracy, but the detail is bold to sharp throughout and some of 
the original luster remains. Although numismatic estimates on the 
number of 1872-S dollars extant has varied widely through the years, 
we are inclined to agree in general with Dick Osburn and Brian 
Cushing’s (2018) estimate of 500 coins in all grades, as well as Q. 
David Bowers’ (2016) more conservative range of 300 to 400. These 
are from a mintage of just 9,000 pieces, which the latter author places 
in historical context: 


From Banker’s Magazine, November 1872: “U.S. Coin in China. 
The new silver dollar recently struck in the San Francisco mint is 
said to be adapted for general circulation in China, where the want 
of silver coin has been much felt. It is worth six percent more than 
the old dollar, and will be received in China on the same terms as 
the old Mexican dollar, which has hitherto been at a premium of 
five to eight percent. 


Even so, some 1872-S dollars must have remained in the United States 
and circulated in the West, which remained on a coin basis at least 
through the end of the 19th century, refusing greenbacks, fractional 
paper notes and postage stamp currency. This accounts for the limited 
number of survivors, for Liberty Seated dollars of all issues exported 
to China were invariably melted, the fate of most examples of this key 
date mintmarked issue. 
PCGS# 6970. NGC ID: 24ZL. 


3213 


1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. First Morgan Dollar. 
AU-53 (PCGS). Ample evidence of a satin to semi-prooflike finish 
remains on both sides of this sharply struck, minimally circulated 
survivor. Otherwise brilliant, subtle golden iridescence appears to 
drift toward the borders. A pleasing example of this highly desirable 
variety struck from the first pair of die used in the series. 

PCGS# 133792. NGC ID: 253H. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3214 


1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.11. Top 100 Variety. Wide Eye. AU-53 
(PCGS). Light golden-gray patina is a bit more pronounced on the 
obverse of this lustrous and sharply defined AU example. A scarce 
VAM variety, PCGS reports only 27 coins certified in all grades, all 
categories. 

PCGS# 133806. NGC ID: 253H. 

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3215 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Strong. MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). This is a 
gorgeous near-Gem that sports strong cameo contrast between frosty 
devices and mirrored fields. Sharply struck from the rims to the 
centers with a virtually brilliant appearance that will delight dedicated 
Morgan dollar collectors. Toning is indeed minimal and confined to 
an arc of iridescent champagne-pink along the right obverse border. 
This intriguing variant of the first year 1878 Morgan dollar was created 
when a number of working reverse dies were overpunched with a 7 tail 
feathers hub. Exactly why the Mint decided to abandon the original 
8 tail feathers hub in favor of the 7 tail feathers hub is not known. 
Additionally, Q. David Bowers (1993) suggests that the undertype of 
this variety may not even be the 8 tail feathers, but rather that the 7/8 
Tailfeathers variety actually represents a rehubbing using variations of 
the 7 tail feathers hub. Details are lacking. Based on a survey of third 
party certification data, what is clear is that the 1878 7/8 Tailfeathers 
is plentiful in Mint State. On the other hand, Deep Mirror Prooflike 
examples are elusive, the present near-Gem qualifying as both a strike 
and condition rarity. 
PCGS# 97079. NGC ID: 2T XZ. 
PCGS Population: 55; 8 finer in this category (MS-65 DMPL finest). 


3216 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Weak. VAM-44. Top 100 Variety. 7/5 
Tailfeathers, Tripled Blossoms. AU-50 (PCGS). With light iridescent 
gold tinting to the obverse, the reverse is mostly brilliant. Both sides 
are lustrous for the grade and sharply defined overall. Some bagginess 
to the appearance explains the AU-50 grade more so than wear, which 
is light enough to suggest a Choice About Uncirculated rating. 

PCGS# 133829. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3217 


1878-CC Morgan. MS-65 (PCGS). Fully struck with bountiful mint 
frost, both sides are expectably well preserved for the assigned grade. 
Scarce in solidly graded Gem Mint State, as here, the 1878-CC is also 
in demand at this level as the premier Carson City Mint issue in the 
Morgan dollar series. 

PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 


3218 


1879-CC Clear CC. MS-62 (PCGS). Lightly toned in golden-gray 
and pale rose, this frosty example is suitably lustrous for the assigned 
grade. It is also a sharply struck coin overall with an impressively 
smooth appearance in hand. The low mintage 1879-CC was produced 
to the extent of just 756,000 pieces, and it is generally regarded as the 
scarcest Carson City Mint silver dollar of the 1878 to 1885 era. Much 
of this issue’s elusiveness in today’s market can be explained by the 
paucity of examples distributed through the various GSA sales of 1972 
to 1980. Only 4,123 examples were included in those sales, a total that 
represents just 0.50% of the mintage. This is a particularly appealing 
BU example that is sure to catch the eye of advanced Morgan dollar 
and/or Carson City Mint enthusiasts. 
PCGS# 7086. NGC ID: 253T. 


3219 


1879-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Capped Die. AU-50 (NGC). 
The scarcer of the two major mintmark varieties of the 1879-CC, 
which is a scarce issue overall that ranks as the rarest Carson City 
Mint Morgan dollar of the 1878 to 1885 era. Lustrous for the grade 
with vivid reddish-gold peripheral halos framing otherwise brilliant 
surfaces. 

PCGS# 133869. NGC ID: 253T. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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1879-O MS-65 (PCGS). A brilliant and beautiful example with 
bountiful mint luster and bold to sharp striking detail. Production of 
the 1879-O marked the reopening of the New Orleans Mint following 
the Civil War. With a mintage of 2,887,000 examples, this issue is 
readily available overall thanks to the storage and eventual release of 
thousands of Mint State coins. According to Q. David Bowers in his 
1993 silver dollar encyclopedia, the largest releases came in 1957 (five 
to 10 bags) and during the early 1960s (multiple 1,000-coin bags). As 
with many Morgan dollars, the 1879-O is scarce to rare in the finer 
Mint State grades, which for this issue means MS-65 and higher. One 
of the nicest examples of this New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar that 
we have offered in recent sales, this coin is sure to appeal to discerning 
bidders. 


PCGS# 7090. 


3221 


1879-S MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. Breathtakingly beautiful, intensely 
lustrous surfaces exhibit rich cobalt blue and reddish-russet peripheral 
toning that gives way to softer iridescent gold toward the centers. 
Intensely lustrous with a full strike, the otherwise pristine-looking 
surfaces reveal a single, shallow obverse reeding mark at the junction 
of Liberty’s cheek and neck that seems to be the only impediment to 
an even higher Superb Gem grade. Thoroughly PQ at the MS-067 
level, and worthy of the strongest bids. 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 


3222 


1880 Morgan. Proof-62 (NGC). Ample Proof reflectivity shines 
through an overlay of dusky antique-silver patina as the coin rotates 
under a light. With an uncommonly generous mintage of 1,355 
pieces, the 1880 is the quintessential type candidate in the popular 
Proof Morgan dollar series. 

PCGS# 7315. NGC ID: 27Z4. 


3223 


1880-CC MS-66 (PCGS). Lustrous satin surfaces are brilliant and 
sharply struck overall. One of the more widely represented Carson 
City Mint Morgan dollars in the various GSA sales of the 1970s, 
131,529 examples of the 1880-CC were distributed to collectors by that 
government agency. This total includes both “perfect” and overdate 
examples. While obtainable enough in lower grades, 1880-CC dollars 
are scarce with the premium Gem Mint State quality offered here. 
PCGS# 7100. NGC ID: 2542. 


3224 


1880-S MS-68 (PCGS). CAC. Quality conscious type collectors and 
advanced Morgan dollar enthusiasts are sure to compete vigorously 
for the honor of securing this virtually pristine 1880-S. It is an 
intensely lustrous, fully struck coin with outstanding visual appeal 
derived from a crescent of vivid blue and orange-gold bag toning 
along the left obverse border. 

PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

Ex D.L. Hansen Collection. 


3225 


1880-S MS-68 (PCGS). Quality conscious type collectors and 
advanced Morgan dollar enthusiasts are sure to compete vigorously 
for the honor of securing this virtually pristine 1880-S. It is a brilliant, 
intensely lustrous coin with outstanding visual appeal. 

PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 


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3226 


1881-CC MS-67 (PCGS). Brilliant snowy-white surfaces are fully 
struck, with intense mint luster in a blend of satin and frosty qualities. 
Both sides are exceptionally well preserved and virtually pristine 
under a glass. The 1881-CC boasts the second lowest mintage of all 
of the Morgan dollar issues struck at the Carson City Mint. However, 
few 1881-CC dollars reached circulation, with most being distributed 
throughout the 20th century in Treasury Department releases and 
the GSA sales of the 1970s. Upper end Superb Gems like the present 
are scarce and eagerly sought. It is an important coin for Carson City 
specialists and advanced collectors of the Morgan dollar series. 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 


3227 


1881-CC MS-67 (NGC). A delightful Superb Gem with iridescent 
champagne-apricot and powder blue toning that is largely confined 
to the obverse. Fully struck, as befits the issue, with equally full 
luster in a smooth satin texture. Our multiple offerings in this sale 
notwithstanding, high quality Carson City Mint Morgan dollars such 
as this 1881-CC are scarce from a market availability standpoint. 

PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3228 


1881-S MS-68 (NGC). Peripherally toned in lovely iridescent golden- 
apricot, both sides are brilliant in the centers with a full strike and 
intense mint luster. One of the quintessential type candidates in the 
Morgan silver dollar series, the 1881-S is one of the most available 
early date issues in Mint State. Millions of the 12,760,000 coins struck 
remained in federal storage until released by the Treasury Department 
in 1938, during the 1950s and, especially, in the early to mid 1960s. 
At the threshold of numismatic perfection, however, the example 
offered here is rare from a condition standpoint. Indeed it is far better 
preserved than the vast majority of 1881-S dollars. A find for the most 
discerning of numismatists. 

PCGS# 7130. NGC ID: 2549. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3229 


1882-S MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. A brilliant, fully lustrous, razor 
sharp Superb Gem Morgan dollar that is sure to sell for a strong 
premium to a discerning numismatist. 

PCGS# 7140. NGC ID: 254F. 


3230 


1883-CC MS-67 (PCGS). Charming Superb Gem quality throughout, 
both sides are silky smooth in texture with a virtually pristine 
appearance. Brilliant, boldly struck and expertly preserved, this is a 
conditionally rare example of the otherwise readily obtainable 1883- 
CC Morgan dollar. Just 41 coins have been certified finer by PCGS 
in this category. The Carson City Mint struck 1,204,000 silver dollars 
in 1883. Although several 1,000-coin bags were released from federal 
holding in 1938, during the 1950s and again in the early 1960s, 755,518 
examples were held back until distributed as part of the General Service 
Administration (GSA) sales of the 1970s. Since the coins sold through 
that venue represented approximately 62% of the original mintage, 
the 1883-CC is one of the most available Morgan dollars in Mint State. 
On the other hand, no Carson City Mint Morgan dollar can rightly be 
considered common in the finest Mint State grades. Jostled around 
in original bags for years, most examples acquired enough abrasions 
to grade no finer than MS-64, although MS-65 and MS-66 coins are 
certainly obtainable. Above that level the conditionally rare nature of 
the issue comes to the fore. The coin offered here, a decided condition 
rarity, will please even the most discerning collector. 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 


3231 


1883-CC MS-67 (NGC). Brilliant on the reverse, this vivid Superb 
Gem exhibits gently mottled rose-apricot, blue-gray and antique gold 
patina to the obverse. With a sharp strike, full luster and uncommonly 
smooth surfaces in a CC-Mint Morgan dollar, this coin is sure to 
appeal to discerning collectors. 

PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 


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1883-CC MS-66+ (NGC). CAC. Brilliant, satin to softly frosted in 
finish, and fully struck throughout. 


PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 


3233 


1883-O MS-66+ (PCGS). With intense rose-russet, cobalt blue and 
antique gold bag toning blanketing much of the obverse, this gorgeous 
premium Gem is sure to sell for a strong premium to Morgan dollar 
toning enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254]. 


3234 


1883-S MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. With bright, brilliant, intensely 
lustrous surfaces anda sharply executed strike, this coin offers superior 
eye appeal in a BU Morgan dollar. Although often overshadowed by 
the 1884-S, the 1883-S is a conditionally challenged issue in its own 
right that is much more difficult to locate in Mint State than the San 
Francisco Mint silver dollars of 1878 through 1882. 


PCGS# 7148. NGC ID: 254K. 


3235 


1884 Morgan. Proof-65 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. Richly toned in a 
blend of steel-olive and sandy-rose shades, this handsome specimen 
reveals more vivid blue, gold and lilac undertones as the surfaces dip 
into a light. Razor sharp in striking detail with carefully preserved 
surfaces, there is much to recommend this conditionally rare Gem to 
advanced specimen type and date collectors. From a mintage of 875 
Proofs, most survivors of which grade no finer than Choice. 

PCGS# 7319. NGC ID: 27ZB. 

PCGS Population: 29; 15 finer in this category (Proof-68 finest). 


3236 


1884-CC MS-67 (NGC). This lovely Superb Gem combines a brilliant 
reverse with an obverse splashed in rich steel-blue, deep lilac and 
orange-russet patina. Conditionally rare for a CC-Mint Morgan 
irrespective of date, and sure to appeal to collectors who appreciate 
vividly toned dollars of this popular type. 


PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 


3237 


1884-CC MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. With mottled iridescent bag toning 
along the upper right reverse border and, especially, over the lower left 
two-thirds of the obverse. Satiny, smooth and sharply struck. 

PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3238 


1885-CC MS-67 (NGC). A stunning Superb Gem to represent this 
eagerly sought CC-Mint Morgan dollar issue. Both sides are fully 
untoned, one’s eyes left instead to focus on intense mint luster in a 
lively satin to softly frosted texture. Sharply defined and silky smooth 
in appearance with eye appeal to spare. An extremely popular issue 
with the third lowest mintage among circulation strike Morgan 
dollars, the 1885-CC was produced to the extent of just 228,000 
pieces. A sizable percentage of the original mintage (148,285 coins, or 
64.9%) was distributed through the various GSA sales of 1972 to 1980, 
however, which fact has made Mint State examples readily obtainable 
in today’s market. Even so, this issue is rare above the MS-66 grade 
level. At NGC MS-67, this specimen is among the finer certified 
survivors. It is a serious find for the collector assembling an advanced 
set of Carson City Mint coinage or Morgan silver dollars. 

PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548S. 

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3239 


1885-CC MS-66 (PCGS). A sharply struck, fully frosted and expertly 
preserved upper end Gem to represent this perennially popular low 
mintage CC-Mint Morgan dollar issue. 

PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548. 


3240 


1885-CC MS-66 (NGC). CAC. From a mintage of just 228,000 coins 
comes this fully struck, intensely lustrous, premium quality Gem. 
Brilliant and beautiful. 

PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548S. 


3241 


1885-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 (NGC). CAC. A 
virtually pristine coin with exceptional quality and eye appeal in a 
GSA 1885-CC dollar. Brilliant satin-white surfaces are highly lustrous 
with a silky smooth complexion. Fully struck, as befits the issue, and 
simply a delight to behold. An extremely popular issue with the third 
lowest mintage among circulation strike Morgan dollars, the 1885-CC 
was produced to the extent of just 228,000 pieces. A sizable percentage 
of the mintage (148,285 coins, or 64.9%) was distributed through the 
various GSA sales, however, which fact has made Mint State examples 
readily obtainable in today’s market. On the other hand, very few 
survivors that are still housed in their original GSA holders have 
been certified at or above the MS-66 level. This is certainly a notable 
condition rarity that would serve as a highlight in a specialized 
collection. 


The original box and card are included, the lid of he box nearly 
detached from the base with is right edge bent. 
PCGS# 518875. NGC ID: 2548. 


3242 


1885-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-66 (NGC). Very attractive 
platinum-white surfaces are sharply struck and quite smooth in 
overall appearance. Well represented in the GSA sales of 1972 to 1980, 
the 1885-CC Morgan dollar is more available in Mint State than the 
mintage of 228,000 coins might imply. Even so, this issue is rare when 
found in the finer Mint State grades and still encased in the original 
GSA holder, as here. Sure to appeal to collectors assembling a fine set 
of Carson City Mint coinage or Morgan silver dollars. 


The original box and card are included, the lid of the box detached 
from the base. 
PCGS# 518875. NGC ID: 2548. 


3243 


1885-CC MS-65 DMPL (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces allow ready 
appreciation of strong field to device contrast. Fully struck and 
supremely attractive, this captivating Gem is sure to please. 

PCGS# 97161. NGC ID: 2548S. 


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3244 


1885-O MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. Smartly impressed and fully frosted 
surfaces exhibit enhancing blushes of orange-russet and steel-blue 
toning along the right borders. The 1885-O was produced in generous 
numbers (9,185,000 pieces) and, more important to its availability 
in today’s market, was widely represented in government releases 
from the 1930s through the early to mid 1960s. Writing in the 
1993 reference Silver Dollars & Trade Dollars of the United States, A 
Complete Encyclopedia, Volume Two, Q. David Bowers states: 


Following the closing of the New Orleans Mint, quantities of 1885- 
O dollars were shipped to the Treasury Building in Washington, 
D.C. and the Philadelphia Mint for long-term storage. From the 
Washington vault, 1885-O dollars were paid out beginning by 
the early 1930s, and in multiple-bag quantities in 1938, 1953, 
1954, and 1957. In October 1962, continuing into early 1963, 
vast quantities, probably amounting to millions of coins, were 
released from storage at the Philadelphia Mint. The 1883-O, 1884- 
O, and 1885-O constitute the bulk of approximately 10 million 
coins released from a long-sealed vault in the Philadelphia Mint, 
beginning in October 1962 and continuing through much of 1963. 
My estimate is that the breakdown of these three dates is about 
as follows: 1883-O: 1.5 to 2.5 million coins; 1884-O: 2.5 to four 
million coins; and 1885-O: two to 3.5 million coins. These are, of 
course, in addition to bags released before 1962. 


Thanks to these releases, the 1885-O is one of the most available 
Morgan silver dollars. However, no issue in this perennially popular 
and widely collected series is plentiful in the finest Mint State grades, 
as here. An important opportunity for the discerning collector. 

PCGS# 7162. NGC ID: 254T. 

PCGS Population: 82; 5 finer in this category (all MS-68). 


3245 


1885-O MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. A second stunning Superb Gem to 
represent this otherwise readily obtainable New Orleans Mint issue. 
The surfaces are expertly preserved without even a single detracting 
blemish. Fully struck, highly lustrous, and possessed of a brilliant ice- 
white appearance that will appeal to even the most discerning Morgan 
dollar enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 7162. NGC ID: 254T. 

PCGS Population: 82; 5 finer in this category (all MS-68). 


3246 


1885-O MS-67 (PCGS). Sharply struck and highly lustrous with 
wisps of iridescent reddish-gold toning in a few isolated peripheral 
areas. 

PCGS# 7162. NGC ID: 254T. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3247 


1886-O MS-63 (PCGS). This is a lustrous and brilliant example for 
which all design elements are sharply to fully rendered. A key date 
Morgan dollar issue in all Mint State grades, the 1886-O is particularly 
desirable at and above the Choice level, as here. 

PCGS# 7168. NGC ID: 254W. 


3248 


1886-O MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. With a sharp strike, full luster and 
brilliant surfaces, this is an endearing BU example of a well known 
condition rarity among early date New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar 
issues. 

PCGS# 7168. NGC ID: 254W. 


3249 


1888 Proof-62 (PCGS). Brilliant and untoned, this coin exhibits 
bold to sharp striking detail that is a particularly impressive attribute 
in a Proof 1888 silver dollar. Due to inadequate die spacing, many 
examples of this 833-piece Proof issue are very softly defined in the 
centers. Subtle field to device contrast adds further appeal. 

PCGS# 7323. NGC ID: 27ZH. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3250 


1888-O MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Subtle champagne-gold iridescence in 
isolated peripheral areas on the obverse are all that deny full brilliance 
for this highly lustrous, satin-textured beauty. Boldly to sharply struck 
with impressively smooth surfaces. 

PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 


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3251 


1888-O VAM-1B. Top 100 Variety. Scarface. MS-62 (PCGS). A 
wholly original and essentially untoned example, both sides exhibit 
a soft silver-gray appearance. With a satin texture throughout, the 
surfaces appear uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade. The 
overall strike is suitably bold in a New Orleans Mint silver dollar from 
the late 1880s, and the diagnostic die break on Liberty’s cheek is clear 
and readily appreciable. 


The 1888-O VAM-1B variety takes its Scarface name from the 
pronounced die break that bisects Liberty’s cheek. According to 
Morgan dollar variety experts Michael S. Fey and Jeff Oxman (The 
Top 100 Morgan Dollar Varieties: The VAM Keys, 1997), “The VAM- 
1B is the most dramatic die break in the Morgan dollar series. Rare in 
all grades.” As one of the relatively few Mint State examples known to 
PCGS, the significance of this coin to advanced silver dollar variety 
collectors cannot be overstated. 

PCGS# 133918. NGC ID: 2556. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3252 


1889 Proof-64 (NGC). Delicate toning in golden-rose iridescence 
is more prevalent on the reverse. Fully detailed in all areas (not 
necessarily the case for Proofs of this period) including Liberty’s 
highest curls and the eagle’s breast feathers. The quality of Proof 
dollars declined starting in 1889 through 1893, many were poorly 
struck. A partial cameo appearance is noted, but not quite enough 
to warrant that designation from NGC. Still a visually appealing and 
numismatically desirable survivor of this 811-piece Proof Morgan 
dollar issue. 
PCGS# 7324. NGC ID: 27Z]. 


3253 


1889-CC AU-53 (PCGS). Generally brilliant surfaces support ample 
remaining luster. Boldly defined in most areas, this is an attractive and 
conditionally scarce AU representative of the rarest Carson City Mint 
Morgan dollar. 


PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 


3254 


1889-CC EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. A highly appealing, fully original 
example dressed in light pewter-gray patina. The key date 1889-CC 
Morgan dollar is always in demand in today’s market, and throughout 
the numismatic grading scale. This sharp Choice EF with coveted 
CAC approval is sure to please. 

PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3255 


1889-CC EF-40 (PCGS). OGH. Handsome dove-gray surfaces exhibit 
intermingled champagne-gold highlights as the coin dips into a light. 
As a quick perusal of our auction archives will reveal, the vast majority 
of Extremely Fine 1889-CC dollars we have offered in recent years 
have been in Details holders due to impairments. The opportunity to 
acquire this premium quality example with coveted CAC approval is 
a fleeting one that deserves serious bidder consideration. 
PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 


3256 


1889-CC VF-30 (PCGS). OGH. Weare pleased to be offering multiple 
attractive circulated examples of this key date CC-Mint Morgan dollar 
issue in this sale. The present Choice VF is attractively toned in vivid 
reddish-gold iridescence that is more extensive on the obverse. A 
touch of glossiness to the texture is noted solely for accuracy, as the 
surfaces are minimally marked and present as fairly smooth in hand. 
Boldly defined overall. 


PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 


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3257 


1889-O VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Date, Doubled Date. 
MS-65 (PCGS). Brilliant, highly lustrous surfaces exhibit a smooth 
satin to softly frosted texture overall. Striking detail is uncommonly 
sharp for the issue, close inspection with a loupe revealing particularly 
crisp repunching to the first two digits in the date. Michael S. Fey 
and Jeff Oxman (1997) describe the 1889-O VAM-6 as, “One of 
the most dramatic Morgan dollar repunched dates” As one of the 
finest examples certified by PCGS, the significance of this Gem for 
specialists can hardly be overstated. 

PCGS# 133933. NGC ID: 255A. 

PCGS Population (VAM-6 attribution only): just 3; 0 finer. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3258 


1889-O MS-65 (PCGS). This is a noteworthy New Orleans Mint 
Morgan dollar. The sharp to full detail to the central high points is 
of particular note for an 1889-O; here the definition is equally crisp 
toward the borders. Satiny in finish and attractively toned, the surfaces 
are also exceptionally well preserved with most areas appearing as 
pristine. Thanks to the release of coins from federal vaults from the late 
1930s to the early 1960s, examples are plentiful in an absolute sense. 
Most are poorly struck with blunt high point definition, however, and 
many also possess indifferent luster quality or numerous abrasions. 
This issue is scarce in MS-65 and rare any finer. As one of the finer 
examples known to PCGS, here is a significant offering. 
PCGS# 7192. NGC ID: 255A. 


3259 


1889-S MS-65 (PCGS). Lovely iridescent toning in pinkish-rose 
and powder blue is a bit bolder on the reverse. Both sides are highly 
lustrous with a sharp strike and solid Gem Uncirculated quality. 

PCGS# 7194. NGC ID: 255B. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3260 


1890-CC MS-65+ (PCGS). An attractive and uncommonly well 
preserved example of this conditionally challenged Morgan dollar 
issue. Fully lustrous with an otherwise frosty finish, the fields reveal 
decided semi-reflective qualities as the coin rotates under a light. 
Vivid peripheral toning in iridescent reddish-gold rounds out a truly 
impressive list of physical attributes. Despite its generous mintage the 
1890-CC is one of the scarcer CC-Mint Morgans in today’s market, 
with even the lower mintage 1880-CC, 1881-CC and 1885-CC more 
plentiful in Mint State (to say nothing of the truly common 1882-CC, 
1883-CC and 1884-CC). On the other hand, the 1890-CC is one of 
the more frequently encountered Carson City Mint Morgan dollars in 
worn condition, suggesting that many were released into circulation. 
Additional coins entered commercial channels from the San Francisco 
Mint during the early 1940s. Mint State survivors are largely from 
releases to dealers and collectors during the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, 
the source of these coins the storage vaults in the San Francisco Mint 
and Washington, D.C’s Treasury Department Building. The MS-60 
to MS-63 grade range encompasses most of these pieces, and even in 
solidly graded MS-64 the 1890-CC is scarce by the standards of the 
type. Gems in MS-65 are rare, while in MS-65+, as here, the 1890-CC 
is an important condition rarity that is seldom encountered. Indeed, 
we have seen few other examples that are as smooth and attractive as 
this gorgeous premium Gem. 
PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 


3261 


1890-CC MS-65 (PCGS). A brightly lustrous, fully untoned example 
with a sharp strike and flashy satin finish, Uncommonly smooth 
and inviting Gem Mint State quality for this more conditionally 
challenging issue in the Carson City Mint Morgan dollar series. 

PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 


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3262 


1890-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Smartly impressed with intense mint luster 
in a satin to softly frosted texture. Bright, brilliant and a delight to 
behold in a Choice Uncirculated CC-Mint Morgan dollar. 


PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 


3263 


1890-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Intense silver-white brilliance greets the 
viewer from both sides of this smartly impressed, fully untoned 
example. Popular CC-Mint Morgan dollar issue! 

PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3264 


1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-65 (PCGS). 
This is an uncommonly well preserved, highly attractive example 
of a conditionally challenging Carson City Mint Morgan dollar 
issue. Sharply struck throughout, both sides are brilliant with a full 
endowment of satiny mint luster. Despite a more generous mintage 
of 1,618,000 pieces, the 1891-CC is scarcer in Mint State than the 
lower mintage 1880-CC, 1881-CC and 1885-CC Morgan dollars, to 
say nothing of the 1882-CC, 1883-CC and 1884-CC issue. Even so, 
the 1891-CC is readily available in grades up to MS-64, although 
even low end Uncirculated coins are in high demand because of the 
coveted CC mintmark. Gems in MS-65 are scarce, and those certified 
any finer are decidedly rare. Of further interest as an example of the 
intriguing “Spitting Eagle” variety, this gorgeous Gem would serve 
with distinction in a high grade set of Morgan dollars or Carson City 
Mint coinage. 
PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 


3265 

1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-65 (NGC). 
A boldly lustrous, brilliant-white beauty drenched in a satiny mint 
finish. Sharply struck and crisp, the unique and popular CC mintmark 
adds further appeal for this lovely Gem Uncirculated Morgan dollar. 


PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 


3266 


1891-CC MS-65 (NGC). Always a desirable grade for this 
conditionally challenging CC-Mint Morgan dollar issue. Brilliant and 
intensely lustrous, the offered coin is sharply to fully struck and sure 
to please the discerning collector. 

PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 


3267 


1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-64 (PCGS). 
CAC. Brilliant and attractive Choice Mint State surfaces also offer 
sharp to full striking detail throughout the design. This is a popular 
VAM variety with a tiny reverse die chip interestingly placed in the 
field before the eagle’s beak. 

PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3268 


1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-63 DMPL 
(PCGS). A bright, brilliant example that allows full appreciation of a 
boldly cameoed finish. Fully struck and highly appealing. 


PCGS# 97207. NGC ID: 255H. 


3269 


1892 MS-64 PL (PCGS). A noteworthy strike rarity, this lovely 
near-Gem sports an uncommon amount of reflectivity in the fields 
for a circulation strike 1892 dollar. Dusted with pale silvery tinting, 
both sides are fully Choice in quality with no particularly worrisome 
marks. Sure to see spirited bidding among collectors specializing in 
Prooflike Morgans. 

PCGS# 7213. NGC ID: 255L. 

PCGS Population: 31; 5 finer in this category (all MS-65 PL). 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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3270 


1892-CC MS-65+ (PCGS). Gorgeous frosty-white surfaces are fully 
untoned with exceptional preservation for this semi-key date Morgan 
dollar issue. Despite a relatively generous mintage of 1,352,000 pieces, 
the 1892-CC is one of the more challenging Carson City Mint Morgan 
dollars to locate in the finer Uncirculated grades. Quantities were paid 
out from the San Francisco Mint during the 1920s and, especially, the 
1940s and 1950s. Smaller quantities also came out of hiding in the 
Treasury Department Building during the same era. When it came to 
the great silver dollar releases of 1962 to 1964, however, few examples 
of the 1892-CC were still on hand. When the federal government 
stopped paying out silver dollars in March 1964, its inventory of 
remaining coins included just one 1892-CC! This is an uncommonly 
well preserved, premium quality Gem that ranks among the finer 
certified for the issue. 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 

PCGS Population: 51; 50 finer in this category (MS-67+ finest). 


3271 


1892-CC MS-65 (PCGS). Intensely lustrous surfaces are fully 
brilliant and sharply struck throughout the design. Despite a relatively 
generous mintage of 1,352,000 pieces, the 1892-CC is one of the more 
challenging Carson City Mint Morgan dollars to locate in the finer 
Uncirculated grades. Quantities were paid out from the San Francisco 
Mint during the 1920s and, especially, the 1940s and 1950s. Smaller 
quantities also came out of hiding in the Treasury Department 
Building during the same era. When it came to the great silver dollar 
releases of 1962 to 1964, however, few examples of the 1892-CC were 
still on hand. When the federal government stopped paying out silver 
dollars in March 1964, its inventory of remaining coins included just 
one 1892-CC! This is an uncommonly well preserved Gem that is sure 
to catch the eye of astute bidders. 
PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 


3272 


1892-CC MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. One of several noteworthy 1892-CC 
dollars we are offering in this sale, the present premium near-Gem 
delivers sharp striking detail and full, frosty to semi-reflective luster. 
Brilliant, minimally marked and visually appealing. 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3273 


1892-CC MS-64 (PCGS). Scarce and highly desirable Choice 
Uncirculated preservation for this more challenging entry in the CC- 
Mint Morgan dollar series. Wisps of pale rose peripheral iridescence 
hardly interrupt frosty-white brilliance. Both sides are sharply struck 
with intense, satiny mint luster. 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 


3274 


1892-CC MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Brilliant, highly lustrous and 
sharply struck, this premium quality example also offers exceptionally 
smooth surfaces at the assigned grade level. Worthy of a close look, 
and also strong bids. 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 


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3275 


1892-CC MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Premium Brilliant 
Uncirculated quality for this scarce, more conditionally challenged 
issue among CC-Mint Morgans. This is an untoned beauty with full, 
satiny mint luster and a sharply executed strike. Sure to sell for a 
strong bid to a discerning numismatist. 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 


3276 


1892-CC MS-62 (PCGS). Highly lustrous satin to softly frosted 
surfaces are sharply struck and fully untoned. Scarce CC-Mint 
Morgan dollar issue! 

PCGS# 7214. NGC ID: 255M. 


3277 

1893 MS-64 (PCGS). A bright, brilliant near-Gem from one of the 
lowest mintages in the circulation strike Morgan dollar series. Smartly 
impressed, and highly appealing. 


PCGS# 7220. NGC ID: 255R. 


3278 


1893 MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Essentially brilliant with bountiful 
mint frost, a few wisps of pale reddish-gold iridescence at confined to 
isolated peripheral areas on the reverse. Sharply struck, as well, this 
is a premium Choice Uncirculated survivor from one of the lower 
mintage entries in the Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar series. 

PCGS# 7220. NGC ID: 255R. 


3279 


1893-CC MS-62 (NGC). Superior striking quality for the issue, we 
note crisp detail even at the central high points on both sides. Frosty 
luster is a bit subdued, thereby helping to explain the assigned grade, 
but there are few marks apart from a light graze in the upper left 
obverse field. Otherwise brilliant, faint champagne-gold peripheral 
iridescence enhances the eye appeal. This historic, final year Carson 
City Mint issue is a key to completion of a Morgan dollar set. Astute 
bidders would be wise to focus on this unusually sharp BU example. 

PCGS# 7222. NGC ID: 2558S. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3280 


1893-CC AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Doily. Delicate reddish-gold 
peripheral iridescence frames brilliant centers for this lustrous AU 
example. Softness of strike in the centers is typical of the issue, but 
there is minimal wear, and most design elements are sharp. This final 
year CC-Mint Morgan dollar is also a key date issue in its series that 
enjoys strong collector demand in both circulated and Mint State 
grades. 
PCGS# 7222. NGC ID: 255S. 


3281 


1893-O MS-63 (NGC). Mottled, somewhat dusky, multicolored 
patina is more extensive on the reverse of this handsome piece. 
Striking detail is sufficiently bold for the issuing mint, and the luster is 
pleasing with a soft satin texture. Lowest mintage of the New Orleans 
Morgan dollars, the key date 1893-O enjoys strong collector demand 
in all Mint State grades. 

PCGS# 7224. NGC ID: 255T. 


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3282 


1893-O MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. With above average striking detail in 
the centers and uncommonly lustrous surfaces, this is a thoroughly 
PQ coin in a Brilliant Uncirculated 1893-O dollar. Minimally toned 
in pale gold and silver hues, most viewing angles reveal frosty-white 
brilliance. At just 300,000 coins struck the 1893-O is the lowest 
mintage New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar. Apart from limited releases 
from the Cash Room of the Treasury Department Building from 1948 
through 1955, this issue has never entered numismatic channels in 
quantity. By the late 1950s, in fact, the scarcity of the 1893-O in Mint 
State was already an established fact in the rare coin market, which 
conclusion was reinforced by the absence of this issue in the Treasury 
Department releases of 1962 to 1964. 
PCGS# 7224. NGC ID: 255T. 


3283 


1893-S VF-25 (PCGS). OGH. Boldly defined overall with appreciable 

luster remaining to further suggest a Choice VF grade. Silver-gray 

surfaces, however, are curiously glossy in texture with wispy hairlines 

that confirm a cleaning, as well suggest a net grade on the part of 

PCGS. Rarest of the circulation strike Morgan dollar issues, the key 

date 1893-S enjoys strong collector demand at all levels of preservation. 
PCGS# 7226. NGC ID: 255U. 


3284 


1893-S Fine-15 (PCGS). OGH Doily. A predominantly silver-gray 
example with delicate reddish-apricot undertones and, at the borders, 
bolder cobalt blue and antique gold highlights. Well defined for the 
grade and visually appealing, the PCGS Doily holder adds further 
desirability for this key date Morgan dollar. 

PCGS# 7226. NGC ID: 255U. 


3285 


1893-S Good Details—Bent (PCGS). The bend is minimally 
distracting through the holder and largely discernible through areas 
of heavier wear at the left and right borders on the reverse. Otherwise 
we note bold outline detail to all major design elements, the surfaces 
pleasantly toned with iridescent champagne-gold backlighting warm 
dove-gray patina. More affordable circulated quality for this legendary 
key date Morgan dollar issue. 
PCGS# 7226. NGC ID: 255U. 


3286 


1894 MS-63 (PCGS). An appealing Choice example of this key date 
issue with delightful lustrous surfaces. Otherwise brilliant, a blush of 
pale reddish-gold iridescence adorns the upper obverse border. All 
design elements are sharply struck. At just 110,000 pieces produced, 
the 1894 has the lowest mintage among circulation strike Morgan 
dollars from the Philadelphia Mint. The rarest Philadelphia Mint 
Morgan in Mint State after only the challenging 1901. 

PCGS# 7228. NGC ID: 255V. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3287 


1894 EF-45 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Lightly toned in iridescent 
champagne-pink and golden-apricot, this lustrous and sharply struck 
example would be difficult to improve upon in a Choice EF holder. A 
popular low mintage Morgan dollar issue, the circulation strike 1894 
was produced to the extent of just 110,000 coins. 

PCGS# 7228. NGC ID: 255V. 


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3288 


1894-S MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Wonderfully original surfaces are 
dressed in gently mottled, iridescent toning of rose-russet and powder 
blue. Although more readily obtainable in Mint State than the 1894 
and 1894-0, the 1894-S is still one of the scarcer, more conditionally 
challenging issues in the Morgan dollar series. Premium near-Gems 
such as this are in the distinct minority among survivors, and they are 
always in demand for inclusion in top flight collections of this ever- 
popular series. 

PCGS# 7232. NGC ID: 255X. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3289 


1894-S MS-63 (PCGS). Brilliant surfaces display sharp striking detail 
and full, frosty to semi-prooflike mint luster. Scarce 1890s Morgan 
dollar issue. 

PCGS# 7232. NGC ID: 255X. 


3290 


1895-S VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. S/Horizontal S. MS-62 DMPL 
(ANACS). OH. A bright, appreciably reflective example with sharp 
to full striking detail overall. Vivid toning in mottled reddish-apricot, 
pinkish-rose and powder blue is more extensive on the reverse. The 
low mintage 1895-S Morgan dollar was produced to the extent of just 
400,000 pieces, and it is one of the most challenging issues of its type 
to locate in attractive Mint State preservation, as here. The popular 
VAM-4 attribution of this issue is the only S/Horizontal S variety in 
the entire Morgan silver dollar series of 1878 to 1921, and it is elusive 
at all levels of Uncirculated preservation. Interestingly, most of the 
Mint State survivors of this variety are Prooflike, but such coins are 
rare in an absolute sense and eagerly sought by advanced VAM variety 
collectors. 

PCGS# 43808. NGC ID: 2582. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3291 


1895-S MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Doily. Scarce to rare in all Mint 
State grades, this desirable BU 1895-S dollar is virtually brilliant with 
subtle golden tinting that is not readily evident at all viewing angles. 
Both sides exhibit full frosty to semi-prooflike luster and are boldly to 
sharply struck with superior eye appeal at the MS-61 level. Sure to sell 
for a strong premium. 

PCGS# 7238. NGC ID: 255Z. 


3292 


1895-S VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. S/Horizontal S. MS-60 PL 
(ANACS). A noteworthy and rare second Mint State offering for this 
normally elusive VAM number. Fully struck and essentially untoned, 
silver-gray surfaces are a bit subdued with faint hairlines to explain 
the assigned numeric grade, but both sides are pleasingly smooth in 
hand. 

PCGS# 43807. NGC ID: 255Z. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3293 


1896-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. A highly lustrous and frosty example 
with brilliant, impressive eye appeal. Sharply struck throughout, this is 
a lovely Choice Mint State example of a key date Morgan dollar issue. 
Scarce in this grade, even despite a generous mintage of 5,000,000 
coins that might suggest otherwise. 

PCGS# 7244. NGC ID: 2564. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3294 


1897-O MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Intensely lustrous with full 
mint brilliance to both sides, this premium quality example also 
delivers razor sharp to full striking detail throughout the design. This 
is a challenging issue to locate in attractive Mint State preservation, 
and this BU example will do nicely in the collection of a quality- 
conscious numismatist. 

PCGS# 7248. NGC ID: 2566. 


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3295 


1897-S MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. Crisp striking detail and attractive 
mint luster combine to provide strong technical quality and 
outstanding eye appeal for this nearly brilliant Gem Mint State 1897- 
S dollar. As one of the finer certified survivors from a mintage of 
5,825,000 pieces, this coin would do justice to an advanced collection 
of Morgan dollars. 

PCGS# 7250. NGC ID: 2567. 

PCGS Population: 70; 41 finer in this category (MS-68 finest). 


3296 


1898-S MS-65 (PCGS). Appreciably semi-reflective in the fields, the 
finish is otherwise frosty for this minimally toned, silver-tinged Gem. 
Boldly to sharply struck with strong eye appeal, this is a conditionally 
scarce coin for an issue that is typically offered no finer than MS-64. 
PCGS# 7256. NGC ID: 256A. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. Earlier ex Green Collection. 


3297 


1900 MS-65 PL (PCGS). CAC. OGH. This impressive strike rarity 
offers an uncommon degree of reflectivity in the fields for a circulation 
strike 1900 Philadelphia Mint Morgan dollar. Otherwise frosty in 
finish, both sides are brilliant, sharply struck and visually appealing. 

PCGS# 7265. NGC ID: 256E. 

PCGS Population: 23; 9 finer in this category (MS-66 PL finest). 

CAC Population: 7; 3. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3298 


1900-O/CC Top 100 Variety. MS-66 (PCGS). The satiny bright 
silver surfaces are silky smooth in appearance with a bold to sharp 
strike throughout. This popular variety was created when several 
leftover dies that had originally been earmarked for the Carson City 
Mint were retasked for use at the New Orleans Mint. These dies were 
returned to the Philadelphia Mint after July 1, 1899, when it became 
clear that coinage would not resume at Carson City. Once back in the 
hands of the engraving department, the CC mintmark was partially 
effaced from each die and overpunched with an O mintmark. Upon 
their arrival at the New Orleans Mint, these overmintmark dies were 
used to strike some of the 12,590,000-coin mintage for the 1900-0. 
Eagerly sought in all grades, the 1900-O/CC is scarce in Gem Mint 
State and always in demand among advanced specialists. 
PCGS# 7268. NGC ID: 256G. 


3299 


1900-O/CC Top 100 Variety. MS-66 (PCGS). The frosty bright 
silver surfaces are silky smooth in appearance with a razor sharp 
strike throughout. This popular variety was created when several 
leftover dies that had originally been earmarked for the Carson City 
Mint were retasked for use at the New Orleans Mint. These dies were 
returned to the Philadelphia Mint after July 1, 1899, when it became 
clear that coinage would not resume at Carson City. Once back in the 
hands of the engraving department, the CC mintmark was partially 
effaced from each die and overpunched with an O mintmark. Upon 
their arrival at the New Orleans Mint, these overmintmark dies were 
used to strike some of the 12,590,000-coin mintage for the 1900-0. 
Eagerly sought in all grades, the 1900-O/CC is scarce in Gem Mint 
State and always in demand among advanced specialists. 

PCGS# 7268. NGC ID: 256G. 

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3300 


1900-O/CC Top 100 Variety. MS-65 (PCGS). Crisply impressed with 
surfaces that are brilliant apart from the faintest golden iridescence. 
A lustrous and smooth Gem to represent this perennially popular 
overmintmark variety in the Morgan dollar series. 

PCGS# 7268. NGC ID: 256G. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3301 


1901 Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. Warmly toned in iridescent olive- 
copper and champagne-apricot, both sides are fully struck with an 
appreciable cameo finish that goes unmentioned on the PCGS insert. 
Given the scarcity and key date status of the circulation strike 1901 
Morgan dollar issue in Mint State, survivors of the year’s 813-piece 
Proof issue have long enjoyed heightened demand among collectors. 

PCGS# 7336. NGC ID: 27ZZ. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3302 


1901 Proof-62 (NGC). A lightly toned and flashy specimen with 
universally reflective surfaces and bold to sharp striking detail. Pretty 
peripheral color in iridescent golden-copper and powder blue frames 
the obverse. 

PCGS# 7336. NGC ID: 27ZZ. 


3303 


1901 VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Reverse, Shifted Eagle. 
AU-55 (NGC). This is a brilliant, near-fully lustrous example of this 
popular, yet challenging variety. Boldly to sharply defined throughout, 
both sides exhibit ample evidence ofa satiny finish from the dies. One 
of the most popular Morgan Dollar varieties, the 1901 VAM-3 exhibits 
pronounced doubling on the reverse at the eagle's tail, legs and wings, 
hence its nickname “Shifted Eagle.” Doubling is also seen along the 
bottoms of the olive branch and arrows. This variety is exceedingly 
rare in Mint State as the 1901 as an issue is also a well known rarity in 
Uncirculated condition. We anticipate strong bidder competition for 
this flashy NGC AU-55. 

PCGS# 133965. NGC ID: 256]. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


3304 


1903 Proof-55 (PCGS). One of the most intriguing Morgan dollars 
that we have offered in recent sales, for this is an unusual grade for 
a Proof struck expressly for distribution to contemporary collectors. 
Here we have a coin that shows little to support a theory for light 
commercial use, as there is hardly any wear and no sizeable marks. 
Instead we see trivial rub and faint hairlines that point to minor 
numismatic mishandling. Handsomely toned in dominant pearl-gray 
with outlines of rich olive iridescence to the design elements, direct 
lighting calls forth vivid undertones of blue, lilac and pinkish-apricot. 
Impressively smooth in hand with sharp detail throughout, this is a 
more affordable type candidate from the later Proof Morgan Dollar 
series. Mintage: 755 specimens for collectors. 
PCGS# 7338. NGC ID: 2823. 


3305 


1904 Proof-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler. This bright and flashy 
piece is essentially untoned with a universally mirrored finish from 
the dies. Fully struck. The 1904 is the final regular issue Proof in 
the popular and widely collected Morgan silver dollar series. It is a 
key date issue for its type, the mintage of 650 Proofs is the lowest in 
this series after 1891, in which year the same number of Proofs were 
struck. 
PCGS# 7339. NGC ID: 2824. 


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3306 


1904-O MS-67 (NGC). The final New Orleans Mint silver dollar, 
the 1904-O was produced to the extent of 3,720,000 pieces, the vast 
majority of which went into storage at the time of delivery. More than 
a million examples were released from the Philadelphia Mint and the 
Treasury Building in Washington, D.C. beginning in October of 1962, 
these releases making the 1904-O the most plentiful New Orleans 
Mint Morgan dollar in Mint State after only the 1885-O. Among the 
finest certified, however, the coin offered here is rare from a condition 
standpoint and worthy of inclusion in an advanced silver dollar 
cabinet. Bright, brilliant and lustrous with appreciable semi-reflective 
qualities in the fields. 


PCGS# 7292. NGC ID: 256V. 


3307 


1904-S MS-65 (PCGS). Minimally toned in champagne-gold on the 
reverse, the obverse is overlaid in warmer pinkish-apricot and powder 
blue iridescence. The finish is universally satiny, and the strike is bold 
to sharp throughout. The 1904-S is one of the most elusive Morgan 
dollars in all grades, as much of the mintage of 2,304,000 pieces was 
likely melted pursuant to the terms of the 1918 Pittman Act. Release 
of coins from federal storage was limited and came to an end during 
the 1950s, there being none in the Treasury Department releases of 
1962 to 1964. A significant find for the advanced collector specializing 
in this popular series. 

PCGS# 7294. NGC ID: 256W. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3308 


1921-D MS-64 PL (NGC). This superior near-Gem exhibits blushes of 
iridescent toning that is boldest at the peripheries. Highly lustrous with 
appreciable reflective tendencies in the fields, a bold to sharp strike is 
also a praiseworthy attribute for a final-year Morgan dollar. As certified 
population data makes clear, Prooflike coins are in the distinct minority 
among Mint State survivors of this otherwise plentiful Denver Mint 
issue. A find for the advanced Morgan dollar enthusiast. 

PCGS# 7299. NGC ID: 256Y. 

NGC Census: 65; 15 finer in this category (MS-66 PL finest). 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


3309 


1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-65 (PCGS). Always a desirable grade 
for this High Relief Peace dollar issue, and represented here by a frosty 
and boldly to sharply struck example. Untoned silver surfaces with an 
expectably smooth appearance at the Gem Mint State level. 

PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 


3310 


1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Wonderfully 
original, otherwise pinkish-gray surfaces are framed in halos of rich 
rose-russet peripheral toning. Frosty in finish and predominantly 
smooth, one would be hard pressed to find a more appealing High 
Relief Peace dollar at the assigned grade level. 

PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 


3311 


1924 MS-67 (PCGS). A fully struck, exceptionally lustrous coin 
awash in a rich satin texture. Bright, brilliant and attractive. Although 
the 1924 is widely regarded as one of the four most plentiful Peace 
dollars in Mint State, high grade examples are considerably rarer than 
those of the 1923 and 1925. This Superb Gem ranks among the finest 
certified and is the kind of coin that belongs in an important cabinet. 

PCGS# 7363. NGC ID: 257]. 

PCGS Population: 74; 10 finer (MS-68 finest). 


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3312 


1925 MS-67 (NGC). Fully struck with bountiful satin to softly frosted 
luster, this beautiful example is lightly toned with wisps of pale golden- 
bronze iridescence largely confined to the peripheries. Scarce in this 
grade, despite the fact that the 1925 is the most readily obtainable 
Peace dollar in Superb Gem Mint State. 

PCGS# 7365. NGC ID: 257L. 


3313 


1925-S MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Exceptionally vivid in a Peace dollar, 
this striking near-Gem is dressed in mottled golden-olive, steel-rose 
and reddish-rose iridescence that is bolder and more extensive on the 
obverse. Given the rarity and consequent cost of the 1925-S in MS- 
65, this bold, lustrous and richly toned MS-64+ with CAC approval 
represents outstanding value for the astute numismatist. 

PCGS# 7366. NGC ID: 257M. 


3314 


1926-S MS-66 (PCGS). A brilliant frosty-white beauty with sharp to 
full striking detail and virtually pristine surfaces. The 1926-S is among 
the more readily obtainable San Francisco Mint issues in this series 
in the finer Mint State grades, although we stress that in an absolute 
sense premium quality Gems such as this are scarce. 

PCGS# 7369. NGC ID: 257R. 


3315 


1928-S MS-64+ (PCGS). A particularly desirable grade for a San 
Francisco Mint Peace dollar issue that is a highly regarded condition 
rarity in Gem Mint State preservation. And this is a beautiful Choice 
example with lustrous, brilliant surfaces and an above average strike 
in the centers. 

PCGS# 7374. NGC ID: 257W. 


3316 


1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Rattler. With Gems beyond 
reach of most collectors, this thoroughly PQ MS-64 from PCGS and 
CAC offers outstanding value in a 1928-S Peace dollar. Above average 
in strike, the luster quality is outstanding with minimally marked 
surfaces enhanced by subtle pinkish-silver toning. 

PCGS# 7374. NGC ID: 257W. 


3317 


1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). Suitably bold in the centers, this otherwise 
sharply struck S-Mint Peace dollar also offers bright, full mint luster 
in a softly frosted texture. 

PCGS# 7374. NGC ID: 257W. 


TRADE DOLLARS 


3318 


1874-CC Chop Mark. MS-62 (PCGS). Pleasingly original, gently 
mottled peripheral toning is bolder and more extensive on the 
obverse. The strike is sharp in most areas, and the luster is full in a 
bright, frosty finish. Positioned early in the trade dollar series, the 
1874-CC as an issue was almost exclusively exported and suffered a 
high rate of attrition through commercial use and melting in the Far 
East. The present example is a scarce survivor from such usage, as 
evidenced by the single bold chop mark in the upper reverse field. 

PCGS# 87035. NGC ID: 2532. 

PCGS Population (Chop Mark only): 26; 9 finer (MS-64 finest). 


3319 


1878 Trade. Proof-65 (PCGS). Boldly toned over fully impressed 
surfaces, this otherwise reflective specimen exhibits a delicate 
satin texture to the devices that provides modest cameo contrast at 
isolated viewing angles. Iridescent cobalt blue and champagne-pink 
undertones backlight dominant charcoal-olive patina. The 1878 
Philadelphia Mint trade dollar has a mintage of just 900 pieces, all of 
which are Proofs. 

PCGS# 7058. NGC ID: 27YP. 

PCGS Population: 16; 15 finer in this category (Proof-68 finest). 


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3320 


1849 Close Wreath. MS-65+ (PCGS). Gorgeous frosty surfaces are 
awash in vivid orange-olive color. Exceptionally well produced with 
razor sharp striking detail overall, both sides are also exceptionally 
well preserved, and well deserving of the premium Gem Mint State 
rating. The Close Wreath is the final variety of gold dollar struck in the 
Philadelphia Mint during the denomination’s inaugural year. While 
lower grades examples are more available than those of the 1849 Open 
Wreath, the Close Wreath is the more challenging variety of the issue 
to locate in the finest Uncirculated grades, as here. This significant 
condition rarity belongs in an advanced gold cabinet. 
PCGS# 7503. NGC ID: 25BA. 


3321 
1849 Close Wreath. MS-64 (PCGS). Boldly impressed with rich 
orange-gold color to frosty mint luster. Popular first year gold dollar 
issue! 

PCGS# 7503. NGC ID: 25BA. 


3322 


1852-O Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC. 
With blended orange-gold color and softly frosted luster to crisply 
impressed surfaces. Trailing only the 1850-O, and surpassing even 
the more highly regarded 1855-O Type II, the 1852-O is the second 
rarest New Orleans Mint gold dollar. This is a conditionally scarce 
Mint State survivor from a mintage of just 140,000 pieces that is sure 
to catch the eye of astute bidders. 
PCGS# 7520. NGC ID: 25BT. 


3323 


1873 Close 3. MS-62 (NGC). Frosty golden-apricot surfaces with 

some original planchet texture evident in the centers on both sides, 

where the strike did not come up fully. Sharper toward the borders, 

and uncommonly free of handling marks for the assigned grade. 
PCGS# 7574. NGC ID: 25DA. 


3324 


1877 MS-64 (PCGS). Frosty, fully impressed devices contrast nicely 
with decidedly mirror-finish fields. A lovely near-Gem with vivid, 
deep rose-orange color to both sides. Only 3,900 gold dollars were 
struck for commercial use in 1877, and a mere 325 coins are thought 
to have survived the rigors of circulation and mass meltings. Offered 
is an exceptional example at the assigned grade level. 

PCGS# 7578. NGC ID: 25DF. 


3325 


1883 MS-66 PL (NGC). Razor sharp in strike with full mint finish, 
this is a gorgeous survivor from a mintage of just 10,800 circulation 
strike gold dollars of the date. Popular with type collectors, the 1883 
gold dollar comes well struck and is readily available even through 
MS-67. With a fully prooflike finish, however, there are only a handful 
available for type collectors or Set Registry players. The overall 
aesthetic of this appreciably cameoed coin is tremendous even despite 
its diminutive size. 

PCGS# 87584. NGC ID: 25DM. 

NGC Census: 6; 8 finer in this category (MS-67 * PL finest). 


3326 


1884 MS-65+ (NGC). Fully struck with intensely lustrous, appreciably 
semi-prooflike surfaces, both sides are further enhanced by vivid 
colors in deep orange-gold and brighter pinkish-rose. From a mintage 
of just 5,230 circulation strikes, and highly desirable, as such. 

PCGS# 7585. NGC ID: 25DN. 


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3327 


1884 MS-65 PL (PCGS). CAC. Fully struck with intensely lustrous 
surfaces, reflective fields support fully impressed, satin-textured 
design elements. Both sides are further enhanced by vivid colors in 
orange-gold and pale pink. From a mintage of just 5,230 circulation 
strikes, precious few survivors from which have been certified in the 
PCGS PL category. 

PCGS# 87585. NGC ID: 256N. 

PCGS Population: 2; with a single MS-68 PL finer in this category. 

CAC Population: 2; 2. 


3328 


1885 JD-1. Rarity-4. Proof-64 Cameo (NGC). CAC. Breathtakingly 
beautiful surfaces are silky smooth in appearance with a dusting 
of pale silver-rose iridescence to dominant medium gold color. 
Reflective fields exhibit a subtle “orange peel” texture when observed 
with the aid of a loupe, and they form a splendid backdrop to fully 
impressed, frosty devices. Expertly preserved with eye appeal to spare, 
this delightful premium Choice Proof is temptingly close to full Gem 
status and will please even the most discerning gold enthusiast. The 
Proof 1885 gold dollar is a rare issue, as are all classic U.S. Mint Proof 
gold coins. From a mintage of 1,105 pieces, this premium quality 
specimen is certainly among the finest of the 300 or so survivors in 
numismatic hands. Sure to sell for a strong bid to a discerning gold 
collector. 
PCGS# 87635. NGC ID: 25EV. 


3329 


1885 MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. Nearly in the Superb Gem category, this 
lovely golden-apricot example is lustrous, smooth and very appealing 
to behold. A razor-sharp strike rounds out an impressive list of 
attributes for this low-mintage (11,156 pieces) Type III gold dollar. 
PCGS# 7586. NGC ID: 25DP. 
PCGS Population: 2; 19 finer (MS-68 finest). 


3330 


1888 MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Among the finer seen by PCGS of this 
low mintage circulation strike issue and exceptional Gem quality 
for the connoisseur. Intense mint luster on both sides mingles with 
equally desirable color in vivid orange-apricot. Fully struck. The 
reverse was rotated about 15 degrees counterclockwise when struck. 
An impressive offering that is sure to see spirited bidding. 

PCGS# 7589. NGC ID: 25DT. 


QUARTER EAGLES 


3331 


1837 HM-1. Rarity-3. EF-45 (NGC). Only 400 or so 1837 quarter 
eagles are estimated to survive in all grades, establishing the 1837 as 
one of the scarcest and most underrated Classic Head quarter eagles. 
Daryl J. Haynor (2020) observes that “it is easier to find an 1839-C or 
1839-O in EF to AU condition than an 1837.” Clearly this handsome 
honey-orange example represents an important find for the astute 
gold collector. 
PCGS# 7695. NGC ID: 25FX. 


3332 


1838 HM-1, the only known dies. Rarity-3. AU-53 (PCGS). Vivid 
reddish-honey patina blankets both sides of this overall sharply 
defined, appreciably lustrous example. The 1838 quarter eagle exhibits 
a distinct portrait style in the Classic Head series that John H. Clapp 
referred to as the Silly Head. 

PCGS# 7696. NGC ID: 25FY. 


3333 


1840-C Winter-1, the only known dies. AU Details—Cleaning 
(PCGS). Sharply defined overall with warm honey-gold retoning to 
lightly hairlined, somewhat glossy-textured surfaces. A lack of sizeable 
or otherwise singularly distracting marks is another strong suit for 
this more affordable C-Mint quarter eagle. This early date Southern 
gold issue was coined in limited numbers of 12,822 pieces, and of 
those known today the general grade level is considerably lower than 
offered here. This is also the first year of the Liberty Head design type 
for the quarter eagle. 

PCGS# 7718. NGC ID: 25GB. 


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3334 


1842 AU Details—Edge Repaired (PCGS). Bathed in warm 
golden-honey color, both sides also offer sharp to full striking detail 
throughout the design. A touch of glossiness to the texture is noted 
for accuracy, although evidence for the PCGS qualifier is minor and, 
in any event, is not readily evident through the holder. Those who 
specialize in early date Liberty Head quarter eagles will recognize this 
unsung scarcity for what it is - a low mintage issue that has proven to 
be elusive in all grades. Only 2,823 examples of the 1842 were struck, 
and today’s survivor is apt to be only VF or so. The PCGS website 
lists just two Mint State grading events for this issue and suggests 
that perhaps just 50 to 60 examples can be accounted for today in all 
grades. If you mean to own an 1842 quarter eagle but are operating on 
a more limited numismatic budget, you will do well to consider this 
sharp AU specimen. 


PCGS# 7723. NGC ID: 25GG. 


3335 


1845-D Winter 6-J, the only known dies. AU Details—Cleaned 
(NGC). With a similar mintage (19,460 vs. 17,332 coins), the 1845- 
D is nearly on par with the 1844-D in terms of overall rarity. Doug 
Winter (2013) provides an estimate of 200 to 250 coins extant in all 
grades for this issue. Not surprisingly for a Dahlonega Mint gold coin, 
the typical 1845-D quarter eagle is a well circulated VF or EE. About 
Uncirculated survivors are scarce, and in high grades the 1845-D 
is rarer than 1844-D, as well as a number of other Dahlonega Mint 
quarter eagles. Mint State examples can be counted on one or two 
hands. 


PCGS# 7738. NGC ID: 25GX. 


3336 


1848 AU-58 (NGC). Hints of pinkish-rose iridescence accent 
otherwise golden-olive color. The surfaces are amply lustrous for the 
grade with plenty of bold to sharp striking detail remaining. Subtle 
prooflike reflectivity is noted in the fields. Although overshadowed 
by its identically dated CAL. counterpart, the 1848 is a remarkably 
scarce issue in its own right that is actually rarer than its more famous 
counterpart in Mint State. The present example is an above average 
survivor from a mintage of just 6,500 coins that is sure to catch the eye 
of astute gold collectors. 

PCGS# 7748. NGC ID: 25H9. 

NGC Census: 13; 15 finer (MS-64 finest). 


3337 


1852 MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. Softly frosted luster blends with 
pretty golden-apricot color on both sides of this attractive Choice 
Uncirculated coin. An above average strike and freedom from 
individually mentionable abrasions further confirms this coin’s 
desirability for advanced gold type or date purposes. Conditionally 
scarce ina survivor of this otherwise relatively plentiful 1850s Liberty 
Head quarter eagle issue. 
PCGS# 7763. NGC ID: 25HR. 


3338 


1862 AU Details—Tooled (PCGS). The suspension of gold specie 
payments in the North at the end of 1861 explains the precipitate drop 
in circulation strike quarter eagle production at the Philadelphia Mint 
the following year. Only 98,543 coins were struck 1862, and this issue 
is far scarcer than the 1861 in all grades. 

PCGS# 7796. NGC ID: 25]Z. 


3339 


1865-S AU Details—Damage (PCGS). The 1865-S two-and-a-half is 
one of many Civil War era gold issues from the San Francisco Mint 
that suffered a high rate of attrition through circulation on the West 
Coast. Most survivors - and they are scarce in an absolute sense - are 
well worn, and many are also impaired from being roughly handled 
over the years. More affordable About Uncirculated coins such as this 
represent significant finds in today’s highly competitive numismatic 
market. 
PCGS# 7802. NGC ID: 25K6. 


3340 


1879 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. Vivid golden-wheat color blankets both 
sides of this beautiful coin. An underrated issue in the long-lived 
Liberty Head quarter eagle series, the 1879 is scarcer in Mint State 
than many later dates of the type with similar, if not lower mintages. 
This is an uncommonly well preserved, premium quality near-Gem 
that would enhance just about any gold collection in which it is 
included. 
PCGS# 7830. NGC ID: 2512. 


3341 


1884 Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). While not as rare as the 1883 
despite a similar mintage, the 1884 is also a scarce and enticing 
quarter eagle with just 1,950 circulation strikes produced. A find for 
the budget minded gold enthusiast. 

PCGS# 7836. NGC ID: 25L8. 


3342 


1890 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH Doily. Bright orange-rose color 
overall with hardly any wispy marks from coin to coin contact. Only 
8,720 circulation strike quarter eagles were struck of this date. This 
fully Choice quality example displays lush, satiny luster and strictly 
original surfaces. It is sure to sell for a strong premium, even more so 
given the scarcity of this popular early PCGS holder type. 

PCGS# 7842. NGC ID: 25LE. 

CAC Population: 13; 3. 


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3343 


1903 JD-1. Rarity-4+. Proof-61 (NGC). This vivid specimen is 
fully struck with bright golden-yellow color to uniformly mirrored 
surfaces. Generally wispy handling marks account for the Proof-61 
grade from NGC, with a few of more moderate size evident over and 
before Liberty's portrait. This late date issue has a relatively generous 
mintage of 197 coins for a Proof Liberty Head quarter eagle. Indeed, 
the 1903 is one of the more readily obtainable dates in this classic 
Proof gold series, the estimated population on the order of 120 to 
160 coins (per John W. Dannreuther, 2018). In an absolute sense, of 
course, any coinage issue with no more than 160 examples known is 
rare, the present offering sure to catch the eye of astute bidders. 
PCGS# 7929. NGC ID: 288T. 


3344 


1908 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Vivid and satiny surfaces for this 
lovely, thoroughly PQ Choice Mint State example from the first year 
of Indian quarter eagle coinage. 

PCGS# 7939. NGC ID: 288Y. 


3345 


1915 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. An exceptionally pretty example 
with full mint luster and warm deep orange-apricot color overall. Like 
all early date Indian quarter eagles, the 1915 is scarcer in all Mint State 
grades than those issues of the 1925 to 1929 era. 

PCGS# 7948. NGC ID: 289A. 


3346 


1926 MS-65+ (PCGS). CAC. A fully struck, lustrous and vivid rose- 
gold Gem from this quintessential type issue in the circulation strike 
Indian quarter eagle series. 

PCGS# 7950. NGC ID: 289C. 


3347 


1928 MS-65 (PCGS). Frosty golden-apricot surfaces are impressively 
sharp in strike. 
PCGS# 7952. NGC ID: 289E. 


THREE-DOLLAR GOLD PIECES 


3348 


1854-O Winter-1. AU-53 (PCGS). Handsome medium gold surfaces 
with glints of reddish-rose iridescence and deep olive color evident as 
the coin rotates under a light. The strike is uncommonly sharp for this 
challenging issue, both sides minimally circulated with appreciable 
frosty luster remaining. Alone among New Orleans Mint issues in 
the three-dollar gold series, the 1854-O was produced to the extent 
of 24,000 pieces. This is a generous total for the type, but attrition 
through circulation was high and of the 1,000 or so coins believed 
extant most grade EF or lower. This is a noteworthy AU whose 
significance is further enhanced by the extreme rarity of true Mint 
State survivors. 


Only a single die variety is known for this issue, but survivors come in 
two die states. Early die state examples, as here, are characterized by 
full detail to the ribbon at the base of the wreath. Doug Winter (2020) 
describes this die state as “scarce.” 

PCGS# 7971. NGC ID: 25M5. 


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3349 


1855 MS-61 (PCGS). This attractive example offers above average 
preservation for this underrated issue. Both sides are lustrous, 
generally frosty in texture, but with faint traces of semi-reflectivity 
in the fields. Vivid deep gold color and razor sharp striking detail 
are sure to please. By 1855, only the second year of production for 
this curious gold denomination, the three-dollar gold piece was not 
popular in commerce. Circulation strike coinage at the Philadelphia 
Mint that year dropped to 50,555 pieces, as opposed to 138,618 coins 
struck in that facility the year before. The 1855 is still a relatively 
obtainable issue by the standards of the series, and it is a popular coin 
for type purposes. It is still much rarer than the first year 1854 in Mint 
State, to say nothing of the 1874 and 1878. This pleasing Uncirculated 
example is sure to appeal to astute bidders. 
PCGS# 7972. NGC ID: 25M6. 


3350 


1857-S AU-50 (PCGS). Lustrous honey-orange with much mint 
brilliance in the protected areas. A popular branch mint issue, one 
of just 14,000 examples of the date struck in San Francisco. Of the 
surviving specimens, perhaps 150 to 250 all told, the vast majority of 
survivors are VF and EF. Indeed, at AU, a prominent rarity in the series 
presents itself. In The United States $3 Gold Pieces 1854-1889 by Q. 
David Bowers, the author notes the following about this low-mintage 
issue: “This small mintage was quickly placed into circulation. None 
were saved for numismatic purposes.’ Attractive AU specimens are 
few and far between in today’s numismatic marketplace, and serious 
bidding attention is urged when this lot crosses the auction block. 
PCGS# 7977. NGC ID: 25MB. 


3351 


1859 AU-53 (PCGS). Deep, rich color in reddish-honey with bold 
striking detail and glints of original luster. A low mintage issue with 
just 15,589 circulation strikes produced, the 1859 $3 is a scarce to rare 
issue in all grades. 

PCGS# 7979. NGC ID: 25MD. 


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3352 


1867 AU-55 (PCGS). Ample remnants of the original finish can be 
seen on this lovely Choice AU example. It is warmly patinated in 
olive-orange, and both sides display sharp to full striking detail to 
most design elements. One of numerous underappreciated rarities 
in the circulation strike three-dollar gold series of 1854 to 1889, the 
1867 was produced to the extent of just 2,600 coins. Fewer than 200 
are believed extant in all grades, and this semi-prooflike example is 
certainly among the finer circulated survivors available to today’s gold 
collectors. 
PCGS# 7988. NGC ID: 25MN. 


3353 


1870 AU-58 (NGC). Vivid olive-gold surfaces are enhanced by nearly 
full frosty mint luster. There are also ample remnants of prooflike 
reflectivity in the fields. Sharply to fully defined with pleasing eye 
appeal for both the issue and the assigned grade. The Philadelphia 
Mint produced just 3,500 circulation strikes of this denomination in 
1870, and survivors are rare and seldom offered in any grade. Fewer 
than 300 are believed extant, most of which are lightly circulated 
EF and AU coins obtained from the reserves of banks and bullion 
brokers by numismatic dealers during the early 20th century. The 
present example probably owes its existence to such activity, and it is a 
significant find for astute gold collectors in the today’s market. 
PCGS# 7991. NGC ID: 25MS. 


3354 


1874 MS-62 (PCGS). Handsome reddish-gold and olive-gray surfaces 
with a bold strike and lively satin to semi-prooflike luster. With its 
only real contender the 1878, the 1874 is the second most plentiful 
issue in the challenging three-dollar gold series of 1854 to 1889. This 
attractive example would make a pleasing addition to a Mint State 
gold type set. 


PCGS# 7998. NGC ID: 25MX. 


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3355 


1882 MS-61 (PCGS). This endearing piece exhibits a lovely blend 
of semi-prooflike luster and vivid orange-rose color. Sharply struck, 
as well, with superior quality and eye appeal for the assigned grade. 
One of several low mintage entries in the later circulation strike three- 
dollar gold series, the 1882 was produced to the extent of just 1,500 
coins. One of no more than 200 or so Mint State survivors, this lovely 
BU example comes highly recommended for inclusion in an advanced 
gold cabinet. 
PCGS# 8004. NGC ID: 25N5. 


3356 


1882 MS-60 (NGC). Our multiple offerings for Mint State survivors 
in this sale notwithstanding, this low mintage, late date three-dollar 
gold issue is a scarce find under normal market conditions. This is 
a semi-prooflike Uncirculated coin with a sharp strike and pleasing 
appearance. 

PCGS# 8004. NGC ID: 25N5. 


3357 


1883 Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). Vivid deep honey-orange 
color greets the viewer from surfaces that retain much of the original 
prooflike finish. Light hairlining and a touch of glossiness to the texture 
explain the PCGS qualifier, but there are no sizeable marks on either 
side. Only 900 examples of this denomination were struck in 1883, 
all delivered on December 15. Despite the limited press run, a couple 
of hundred survivors are thought to exist. Just about half of these are 
Uncirculated, most of which reside at the lower end of the scale, as 
here. Desirable, if also more affordable Mint State preservation for one 
of the most instantly recognizable key date issues in the challenging 
three-dollar gold series. 
PCGS# 8005. NGC ID: 25N6. 


HALF EAGLES 


3358 


1835 HM-1. Rarity-2+. AU-55 (NGC). Crusty honey-olive surfaces 

with steely-rose iridescence at the borders. More than 371,000 half 

eagles were struck in 1835 and circulated as workhorse coins for years. 

Because of this, well worn 1835 half eagles are easily obtained, but 

About Uncirculated and Mint State pieces are remarkably scarce. 
PCGS# 765207. NGC ID: 25RV. 


3359 


1835 HM-2. Rarity-3. EF-40 (PCGS). With light silver-olive tinting 
to otherwise deep golden-honey surfaces. 
PCGS# 8173. NGC ID: 25RV. 


3360 


1836 HM-4. Rarity-3+. EF-45 (PCGS). This bold Choice EF example 
exhibits pale silvery highlights to dominant orange-olive color. A 
suitable circulated type candidate from the brief and challenging 
Classic Head half eagle series of 1834 to 1838. 


PCGS# 8174. NGC ID: 25RY. 


3361 


1836 HM-5. Rarity-5-. AU-53 (NGC). Boldly defined overall with 
subtle rose highlights to otherwise bright golden-honey surfaces. The 
surviving population of this scarce die pairing is just 70 coins in all 
grades (per Daryl J. Haynor, 2020), or 5% of extant 1836 Classic Head 
half eagles. The early break up of the obverse die explains the rarity of 
1836 HM-5 half eagles. The reverse die has no known cracks, so it is 
more difficult to comprehend why Mint personnel retired it alongside 
the obverse after what must certainly have been a very short press run 
for this unique pairing. The reverse may have suffered severe damage, 
as well, but the paucity of survivors has so far precluded identification 
of a terminal die state. 

PCGS# 765233. NGC ID: 25RY. 


3362 


1836 HM-8. Rarity-4-. AU-58 (NGC). Sharply defined with abundant 
frosty luster remaining on both sides. Vivid orange-olive color further 
enhances strong eye appeal for this minimally circulated example. The 
scarce HM-8 attribution has an extant population of just 190 coins in 
all grades (per Daryl J. Haynor, 2020), which represents just 12% of 
extant 1836 Classic Head half eagles. 


PCGS# 8174. NGC ID: 25RY. 


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3363 


1838 HM-1. Rarity-3. AU-50 (PCGS). Deep reddish-olive and 
burnt-orange colors deliver strong eye appeal at the assigned grade 
level. A handsome AU example with sharp to full striking detail 
and appreciable mint luster. The 1838 rivals the 1837 as the scarcest 
Philadelphia Mint issue in the Classic Head half eagles series. Only 
two die marriages are known, and they are of comparable rarity. 

PCGS# 8176. NGC ID: 2584. 


3364 


1840 Narrow Mill. MS-61 (NGC). Frosty orange-gold surfaces are 
modestly semi-reflective in the fields. The strike is well executed with 
impressively sharp detail throughout the design. The 1840 is a popular 
early Liberty Head half eagle for better date type purposes. Even so, 
it is scarce in an absolute sense and its true rarity in the finer AU and 
Mint State grades, like that of so many 1840s Philadelphia Mint half 
eagles, is overlooked by more casual collectors. High quality offerings 
such as this do not come along that often. 

PCGS# 8194. NGC ID: 25SA. 

NGC Census: 16; 9 finer (MS-65 finest). 


3365 


1846-D/D Winter 17-J. EF-40 (PCGS). An exciting offering for 
Southern gold variety enthusiasts, this coin represents a die pairing of 
the dramatic 1846-D/D half eagle that was unlisted in earlier editions 
of the Winter reference on Dahlonega Mint gold. It is a bold khaki- 
gold example that is boldly to sharply defined throughout. The two 
obverse dies of the 1846-D/D variety are distinguished by the date 
placement. On Winter 17-J examples, as here, the digit 1 is centered 
between Liberty’s neck and the denticles. 
PCGS# 8229. NGC ID: 25TH. 


3366 


1847-D Winter 18-K. AU-50 (PCGS). A frosty deep gold example 
with blended olive-orange highlights. This is a sharply struck and 
pleasingly smooth example with no singularly mentionable marks. 
The 1847-D is among the more available Dahlonega Mint half eagles 
and would be just right for a mintmarked gold type set. We caution 
bidders, however, that most collectors are forced to settle for a VF 
or EF coin, for even attractive AU-50 survivors such as this can be 
elusive in today’s market. 
PCGS# 8234. NGC ID: 25TP. 


3367 


1850-D Winter 28-U. EF-45 (NGC). Bright medium gold surfaces 
with a tinge of pale underlying olive and a trace of subtle pinkish- 
rose iridescence. Traces of mint reflectivity remain in the fields and 
are best appreciated with the aid of direct lighting. Softly struck 
overall, typical of the issue, with the D mintmark soft due to having 
been lightly entered into the reverse die of the Winter 27-U and 
28-U varieties. Yet while its lower half is mostly indistinct, the upper 
portion of the D is appreciably sharper when viewed with a loupe. 
Sharp peripheral cracks through the words UNITED, STATES and 
FIVE are characteristic of this die pairing. 
PCGS# 8245. NGC ID: 25U3. 


3368 


1852 MS-61 (PCGS). Frosty golden-orange surfaces are boldly struck 
and uncommonly smooth for the assigned grade. Despite its status as 
one of the more available 1850s half eagles in Mint State, the 1852 is 
rare at this level of preservation when viewed in the wider context of 
US. numismatics. 

PCGS# 8250. NGC ID: 25UA. 


3369 


1853 MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. Vivid reddish-rose iridescence enlivens 
otherwise deep honey-orange color. Both sides are fully frosted with 
a boldly executed strike. Although plentiful in worn condition, the 
1853 is similar to other Philadelphia Mint half eagles of the era in 
that it develops into a significant condition rarity in Mint State. This 
solidly graded and visually appealing Mint State example would be 
just right for a high grade date set or advanced type collection. 
PCGS# 8253. NGC ID: 25UD. 


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3370 


1853-C Winter-1. Die State I. AU-55 (NGC). Bright honey-gold 
color with wisps of pale rose in isolated areas. Both sides are overall 
sharply defined with a strong C mintmark. Most 1853-C half eagles 
are in well worn VF or EF grades. The issue becomes very scarce in AU 
and rare in Mint State. The coin offered here represents a significant 
find for advanced Southern gold collectors. 

PCGS# 8254. NGC ID: 25UE. 


3371 


1859-D Winter 44-HH. Medium D. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. Tinges 
of reddish-rose blend with dominant honey-orange color on both 
sides of this wonderfully original example. Frosty luster is superior 
in quality for the assigned grade, as are surfaces that are exceptionally 
smooth and blemish free. Boldly struck for the issue, as well, and sure 
to sell for a strong premium to a discerning Southern gold specialist. 
Mintage figures of gold coins at the Dahlonega Mint steadily declined 
toward the end of the 1850s. By 1859, only 10,366 half eagles were 
struck, the second lowest figure for the denomination at the Georgia 
facility. The 1859-D half eagles entered general commerce where they 
saw the normal rigors of circulation. As with most Southern gold 
coins, the vast quantity of the roughly 200 known specimens are in 
VF or EF condition, with AU coins of even marginal quality quite 
scarce. At the Choice About Uncirculated level, the offered coin is a 
noteworthy condition rarity worthy of the strongest bids. 

PCGS# 8282. NGC ID: 25VD. 

CAC Population: 18 in all AU grades. 


3372 


1891 MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. Luxurious satin luster blends with vivid 
rose-gold color on both sides of this outstanding near-Gem Mint State 
$5 gold coin. Far fewer circulation strike 1891 half eagles were struck 
in the Philadelphia Mint - 61,360 pieces - than in Carson City, the 
only other coinage facility to produce this denomination that year. 
The 1891 is anything but plentiful in Mint State and has a far lower 
certified population than the 1891-CC. With no Gems graded by 
PCGS, this premium quality MS-64+ example would be impossible to 
improve upon when seeking an example of this scarce and underrated 
Philadelphia Mint issue. 

PCGS# 8377. NGC ID: 25Y4. 

PCGS Population: 6; 0 finer. 

CAC Population: 12; 1. The former total includes coins certified both MS-64 and MS-64+. 


3373 


1891-CC Winter 1-A. MS-63 (PCGS). A beautiful example of both 
the type and the issue, the desirable CC mintmark enhances this 
coin’s considerable appeal. Frosty rose-orange surfaces are originally 
and carefully preserved, fully worthy of the Choice Mint State rating 
from PCGS. Sharply struck with eye appeal to spare. Due to financial 
setbacks, the demand for gold specie from European countries 
increased markedly in 1891, and the Carson City Mint stepped up gold 
coin production. The facility’s output of half eagles reached its peak 
in 1891 at 208,000 pieces, and for the second year in a row coinage 
of this denomination at the Carson City Mint outstripped that at the 
Philadelphia Mint. Many of these coins were exported, as intended. 
Repatriations from European vaults in recent decades have provided 
a windfall of Mint State examples to meet the needs of Carson City 
Mint and Liberty Head gold coin enthusiasts. 
PCGS# 8378. NGC ID: 25Y5. 


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1892-O Winter-1, the only known dies. AU Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). The 1892-O inaugurates a curious and brief additional 
subseries of half eagles struck in the Louisiana coinage facility after 
the Civil War. Only four issues comprise this group: the 1892-O, 
1893-O and 1894-O of the Liberty Head design type and the highly 
regarded 1909-O in the Indian series. While not as well known as 
the standalone 1909-O Indian, the trio of Liberty Head issues are far 
scarcer in today’s market, especially the 1892-O. This issue, in fact, 
vies with the 1856-O as the lowest mintage New Orleans Mint half 
eagle, with just 10,000 of each produced. Doug Winter (Gold Coins 
of the New Orleans Mint: 1839-1909, 2020 edition) allows for just 
100-125+ survivors in all grades, as opposed to 1,250-1,750+ coins 
extant for the 1909-O. Clearly our offering of this more affordable AU 
specimen represents an important bidding opportunity for the astute 
collector of Liberty Head gold coinage. 
PCGS# 8381. NGC ID: 25Y8. 


3375 


1893-CC Winter 2-A. MS-61 (PCGS). The final Carson City Mint 
half eagle mintage is represented here by an attractive BU example. 
Lustrous frosty surfaces are enhanced by attractively original color in 
warm olive-apricot. Sharply struck. The Carson City Mint half eagle 
series passed into history in 1893 with a mintage of 60,000 coins. Due 
to extensive circulation and mass melting, no more than 1,000 coins 
are thought to survive for today’s collectors. This is the scarcest of the 
1890s CC-Mint fives in AU and Mint State grades, and only about 165 
to 200 Uncirculated coins are known (these estimates per Rusty Goe, 
2020). 

PCGS# 8384. NGC ID: 25YB. 

Ex Fairmont Collection. 


3376 


1893-CC Winter 2-A. MS-61 (PCGS). A second Mint State example 
of this scarce CC-Mint half eagle issue pedigreed to the extensive 
Fairmont holdings, this BU coin offers frosty luster and sharp striking 
detail. Attractive medium gold color with a tinge of pale olive, as well, 
there is much to recommend this piece to astute gold collectors. 

PCGS# 8384. NGC ID: 25YB. 

Ex Fairmont Collection. 


3377 


1909-D MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. Temptingly close to full Gem 

Uncirculated status, this sharply struck and frosty Indian $5 comes 

highly recommended for inclusion in a Mint State gold type set. With 

vivid pinkish-orange color that provides outstanding eye appeal. 
PCGS# 8514. NGC ID: 28D]. 


3378 


1914 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Gorgeous frosty surfaces are 
lustrous, smartly impressed, and bathed in richly original orange-gold 
color. An underrated issue by Philadelphia Mint Indian half eagle 
standards, the 1914 is scarcer in Mint State than the 1909, 1910, 1911, 
1912 and 1913. With Gems elusive, this captivating and premium 
quality MS-64 represents the finest realistically obtainable for most 
collectors. 
PCGS# 8527. NGC ID: 28DU. 


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3379 


1840 AU-50 (PCGS). Sharply struck in and around the centers, 
this bright olive-gold example also offers traces of original frosty to 
modestly semi-reflective luster. From a mintage of 47,338 coins, the 
1840 eagle is a challenging condition rarity at the AU level and above. 
Produced at the height of the “Hard Times” period of economic 
uncertainty, these coins saw heavy use in circulation as few people 
were financially able to save examples. David Akers noted that he 
had not personally seen an Uncirculated 1840 eagle. In more modern 
times Jeff Garrett and Ron Guth (2008) expanded on this theme 
when they wrote, “The 1840 eagle is an underrated date that is almost 
impossible to find in Mint State.” For the serious student of Gobrecht's 
Liberty Head eagles, opportunities such as this About Uncirculated 
offering are worthy of serious consideration. 

PCGS# 8581. NGC ID: 262G. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from Stack’, November 

1973. 


3380 


1843-O Winter-3. AU-55 (NGC). A handsome example, both sides 
are drenched in warm honey-olive color. The luster is softly frosted 
and the fields are modestly semi-reflective. Sharply struck, and 
impressively so for an early New Orleans Mint issue. After only the 
1847-0, the 1843-O is the most available New Orleans Mint ten from 
the 1840s. Like many of the early eagle issues, however, very few 
examples were saved at the time from the mintage of 175,162 pieces. A 
small group of 1843-O eagles were found in a Louisiana plantation in 
1974, but all are impaired. Very few examples have surfaced through 
repatriations from foreign bank hoards, with the result that this issue 
is a significant rarity in the finer circulated and all Mint State grades. 
PCGS# 8589. NGC ID: 262R. 


3381 


1846 /‘5’-O Winter-3. Repunched Mintmark. AU-55 (NGC). This 
Choice About Uncirculated eagle retains traces of semi-prooflike 
reflectivity in the fields, the texture otherwise softly frosted and 
appreciably lustrous. Well struck in most areas and awash in pretty 
color in bold olive-honey. The 1846-O has a mintage of just 81,780 
pieces, far fewer than the 571,500 pieces reported for the 1847-O. 
While the latter is the most plentiful No Motto eagle from the New 
Orleans Mint, the former is among the rarest. This is particularly 
true in the finest circulated and Mint State grades, with Southern 
gold expert Doug Winter commenting in his 2020 New Orleans Mint 
reference: “..[The 1846-O] is very hard to find in higher grades (AU55 
and above) and circulated examples with good eye appeal are nearly 
unheard of” This is just such a coin, and it is sure to appeal to astute 
bidders. We anticipate strong competition when it crosses the auction 
block. 


Winter-3 is the most frequently encountered die marriage of the 
1846-O eagle. Once regarded as an overdate, the bottom of the digit 6 
exhibits a large dot within its loop, the result of a damaged date punch. 
The present example is an early die state with prominent repunching 
to the O mintmark on the reverse. The so-called overdate variety is 
not listed on the NGC insert. 

PCGS# 8596. NGC ID: 262X. 


3382 


1846 /‘5’-O Winter-3. AU-55 (NGC). A second Choice AU example 
of this intriguing die pairing, and from a later reverse die state that no 
longer shows repunching to the O mintmark. Frosty deep honey-gold 
surfaces are sharply defined overall. The so-called overdate feature is 
not noted on the NGC insert. 

PCGS# 8596. NGC ID: 262X. 


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1853 MS-61 (PCGS). OGH. With vivid bright rose-orange surfaces 
that are expertly preserved and highly attractive, it should come as no 
surprise that this is one of the finest 1853 Liberty Head eagles seen by 
PCGS. Sharply struck with full mint luster. The 1853 has a respectable 
mintage for the type of 201,253 circulation strikes, and it is generally 
obtainable in circulated condition. Mint State coins are scarce in an 
absolute sense, while at the assigned grade level this premium offering 
is a noteworthy condition rarity. Fit for inclusion in an advanced gold 
cabinet. 

PCGS# 8610. NGC ID: 263E. 

PCGS Population: 23; 14 finer (MS-64+ finest). 


3384 


1871-S AU-53 (NGC). With bright, vivid rose-honey color to 
surfaces that retain appreciable semi-reflective mint frost in the fields. 
Softly defined through the centers, although the S mintmark is bold. 
Relatively generous by the standards of the era, a mintage of 16,500 
coins belies the true rarity of the 1871-S. Attrition through circulation 
was high and, like many San Francisco Mint eagles from the Civil War 
and Reconstruction eras, the 1871-S is unknown in Mint State. Of the 
100 or so coins believed extant (per PCGS CoinFacts), well worn or 
impaired examples are the norm. This is a significant offering that will 
catch the eye of astute gold collectors. 

PCGS# 8662. NGC ID: 264Y. 

NGC Census: 8; 14 finer (AU-58 finest and both this service and PCGS). 


3385 


1875-CC Winter 1-A. EF-40 (NGC). An elusive issue, represented 
here by a vivid honey-rose Extremely Fine example. Strike is a 
challenge for the 1875-CC $10, with the typical piece soft at the 
high points and featuring a faint CC mintmark. These qualities are 
evident here, but in the absence of extensive wear the overall detail 
is impressively bold. The mintmark is readily evident to the unaided 
eye. A few light pin scratches on the obverse around star 13 are noted. 
As with all Carson City Mint eagles from the 1870s the 1875-CC (just 
7,715 pieces produced) is scarce to rare at all levels of preservation. 
Rusty Goe (2020) accounts for just 100 to 135 survivors in all grades, 
more than half of which are no finer than VF. 
PCGS# 8673. NGC ID: 265B. 


3386 


1880-S MS-63 (PCGS). Significant Choice Mint State quality for this 
otherwise relatively obtainable San Francisco Mint issue. Bathed in a 
blend of vivid rose-gold color and billowy mint frost, both sides are 
exceptionally smooth for an issue that is seldom offered any finer than 
MS-62. Sharply struck and sure to sell for a nice premium. 

PCGS# 8690. NGC ID: 265V. 


3387 


1881-CC Winter 1-A, the only known dies. VF-35 (PCGS). With 
glints of luster and vivid reddish-rose iridescence in the protected 
areas, this is an otherwise deep honey-gold example with considerable 
boldness of detail throughout the design. Even with a production of 
just 24,015 pieces, the 1881-CC still ranks among the highest mintage 
issues in the Carson City Mint eagle series. The offered coin possesses 
uncommonly strong eye appeal and superior quality for the assigned 
grade, and should perform well at auction. 
PCGS# 8692. NGC ID: 265X. 


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3388 


1888-O Winter-2. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. Frosty to semi-prooflike 
surfaces with an impressively smooth appearance for the assigned 
grade. Handsome medium gold color with a tinge of honey-olive also 
evident. Thanks to the repatriation of a fair number of examples from 
foreign bank hoards, the 1888-O is one of the most available New 
Orleans Mint eagles in Mint State. It is still a conditionally challenging 
issue, however, and with so few coins certified finer than MS-62 this 
premium quality BU example is sure to appeal to quality conscious 
gold enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 8713. NGC ID: 266L. 

From our sale of the Fairmont Collection - JBR Set, Summer 2022 Global Show- 

case Auction, August, lot 3330. 


3389 


1888-S MS-64 (PCGS). Vivid orange-rose surfaces are sharply struck 
with a fully frosted finish. A relatively common issue by 1880s Liberty 
Head eagle standards, the 1888-S is obtainable with ease in grades 
through MS-62 thanks to the discovery of many examples in foreign 
bank hoards. Few Choice Uncirculated pieces have come to light, 
however, and this is among the finest seen by PCGS. Outstanding 
quality and eye appeal for the advanced gold enthusiast. 


PCGS# 8714. NGC ID: 266M. 


PCGS Population: 21; with a single MS-64+ finer. 


3390 


1901 MS-66 (PCGS). Exceptionally vivid surfaces exhibit blended 
golden-apricot color and full mint luster. Sharply struck. While the 
1901 is one of the most available issues of this type in Mint State, few 
examples are as smooth and attractive as this premium quality Gem. 
A find for quality conscious gold type and date collectors. 

PCGS# 8747. NGC ID: 267P. 

PCGS Population: 54; 12 finer (MS-67 finest). 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from Stack’s, November 
1973. 


3391 


1901 MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Vivid rose-orange surfaces are 
smooth, sharply struck and awash in soft satin luster. Thoroughly PQ 
at the assigned grade level, and ideally suited for inclusion in a high 
quality gold type set. 


PCGS# 8747. NGC ID: 267P. 


3392 


1906-O Winter-1, the only known dies. MS-63 (PCGS). Luxurious 
medium gold color with splashes of warmer pinkish-rose in the left 
obverse field. Attractive mint luster is seen on both sides, as is full 
striking detail. The 1906-O is the final New Orleans Mint eagle, and 
the penultimate gold issue from this Southern coinage facility (the 
final is the 1909-O Indian half eagle). It is among the scarcer New 
Orleans Mint tens of the Motto design type, although locating an 
example in the MS-60 to MS-62 grade range should prove fairly 
easy under normal market conditions. Solidly graded as Choice 
Uncirculated, the offered coin is scarce from a condition standpoint 
and would make an impressive addition to an advanced gold cabinet. 
PCGS# 8761. NGC ID: 2687. 


3393 


1907 Indian. No Periods. MS-64 (NGC). Luxurious satin to softly 
frosted luster blends with vivid golden-apricot color on both sides of 
this highly attractive example. Solidly graded and desirable Choice 
Mint State quality for this popular type issue from the early Indian 
eagle series. 

PCGS# 8852. NGC ID: 28GF. 


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3394 


1911 MS-64+ (PCGS). An outstanding near-Gem from the 
conditionally challenging Indian eagle series. Highly lustrous with a 
frosty texture from the dies, the strike also imparted razor sharp detail 
to all design elements. Bathed in richly original golden-orange color, 
there is much to recommend this coin to the quality conscious gold 
type or date collector. Although not as plentiful as the 1932 or 1926, 
the 1911 still ranks among the most available Indian eagles in Mint 
State. Examples grading MS-60 to MS-66 are particularly popular for 
Uncirculated type purposes, although at the upper reaches of this range 
the 1911 is a noteworthy condition rarity in the wider context of U.S. 
numismatics. This is one of the nicest examples that we have handled in 
recent memory, and it is sure to sell for a strong premium. 
PCGS# 8868. NGC ID: 28GT. 


3395 


1911 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. A second premium quality near-Gem 
1911 Indian $10 to tempt discerning gold type and date collectors. It 
is a sharp, lustrous and vivid coin that is fully deserving of its coveted 
CAC approval. 


PCGS# 8868. NGC ID: 28GT. 


DOUBLE EAGLES 


3396 


1857-S Variety-20E. Broken A. S.S. Central America Label. With 
One Pinch of California Gold Dust. AU-55 (PCGS). This attractive 
Choice AU coin is sharply defined overall with abundant mint frost. 
Light golden-wheat in color with a splash of pale pinkish-rose to the 
obverse that adds even further appeal. Housed in a special large size 
PCGS holder that also includes one pinch of California gold dust. The 
back of the PCGS insert features the signature of Bob Evans, chief 
scientist and historian of the S.S. Central America treasure. Under 
Evans’ signature is the note: “I certify this coin and gold dust were 
recovered from the S.S. Central America.” 
PCGS# 670718. NGC ID: 2696. 


3397 


1864 AU Details—Harshly Cleaned (PCGS). Sharp to full detail and 
vivid golden-olive and pale rose colors are strong suits for this scarce 
date Type I $20 Lib. Federal records report that 204,235 circulation 
strike double eagles were coined at the Philadelphia Mint during 
1864, and due to the continued problem with hoarding - which lasted 
until late December 1879 - none were used in regular day-to-day 
transactions in the eastern half of the United States. It seems that 
many were exported, and to the extent that this happened, most were 
likely melted into bullion, as examples have not turned up in European 
bank hoards to any great extent. We estimate a surviving population 
of between 300 to 450 pieces, most of which grade VF or EF. This 
About Uncirculated example is a more affordable alternative at its 
grade level with much to offer the budget minded gold enthusiast. 
PCGS# 8941. NGC ID: 2698S. 


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3398 


1866 AU-58 (PCGS). Sharply defined overall with plenty of soft 
satin luster remaining, this endearing piece also sports pretty color in 
warm honey-rose shade. The first year of the Type II design with the 
addition of the motto IN GOD WE TRUST on the reverse, the post- 
Civil War economy was still quite tenuous when the Philadelphia 
Mint struck 698,745 double eagles in 1866. The entire issue entered 
circulation with little fanfare, the coins subject to hoarding or used 
for overseas payments where specie was the preferred medium of 
exchange, a situation that would persist well into the 1870s. Even 
though a few thousand survivors are thought extant, almost all are 
at lower circulated grade levels. Popular as the first year for the type, 
here is a desirable and scarce Choice About Uncirculated example for 
the double eagle connoisseur. 
PCGS# 8949. NGC ID: 269X. 


3399 


1869 AU-55 (PCGS). Pleasing rose-orange surfaces are frosty and 
lustrous with a bold strike that is particularly impressive around the 
obverse periphery and throughout the reverse. The 1869 is one of the 
more elusive Type II Liberty Head double eagles, the series as a whole 
challenging to locate in high grades. Government records indicate 
that 175,130 circulation strike double eagles were produced at the 
Philadelphia Mint in 1869. Although the Civil War had concluded 
several years earlier, public confidence in the post-war economy 
continued to be weak in the East and Midwest, and consequently 
precious metal coins were hoarded rather than used in day-to-day 
transactions. Accordingly, it is likely that many double eagles minted 
in 1869 were used for overseas trade. Unfortunately, few if any high 
grade examples have turned up in European bank hoards. With Mint 
State survivors rare, this solidly graded Choice AU will certainly catch 
the eye of astute bidders. 
PCGS# 8955. NGC ID: 26A5. 


3400 


1871 AU-55 (PCGS). Blushes of vivid reddish-rose iridescence 
enliven otherwise dominant honey-orange color on both sides of this 
lustrous and sharply struck Choice AU twenty. Frosty to modestly 
prooflike in finish. The circulation strike mintage for the 1871 double 
eagle was tiny for the era with just 80,120 pieces produced. This is the 
lowest Philadelphia Mint production tally of any date in this series 
after 1859 and prior to 1881. Many lightly worn examples of this date 
were exported in later banking transactions, only to return to America 
in the mid to late 20th century, though this repatriation brought back 
very few high grade Uncirculated specimens. In fact, we suggest just 
30 to 35 or so examples of this issue qualify as Mint State today. Given 
such a paltry total for Uncirculated survivors this premium quality 
AU-55 - conditionally scarce in its own right - represents a significant 
find for the astute bidder. 
PCGS# 8960. NGC ID: 26AA. 


3401 


1873-S Open 3. AU-58 (NGC). Much of this coin’s frosty mint finish 
remains, the fields with subtle reflectivity evident as the surfaces rotate 
under a light. Even color in warm rose-orange, sharp striking detail 
further enhances the already considerable appeal of this example. 
The mintage for the 1873-S double eagle of 1,040,600 pieces includes 
both Close 3 and Open 3 date logotypes, and it was higher than the 
previous year’s San Francisco Mint delivery by more than a quarter- 
million pieces. Much of this mintage later went overseas in banking 
transactions, and many are the About Uncirculated and Mint State 
pieces that have come back home, especially during the 1990s. Most 
of the survivors are examples of the Close 3 variety, however, Open 3 
coins such as this in the distinct minority in today’s market. A find for 
the advanced double eagle enthusiast. 
PCGS# 8979. NGC ID: 26AM. 


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3402 


1875-CC AU-58 (PCGS). Lustrous, frosty surfaces are further 
adorned with handsome patina in warm medium gold. Most design 
elements are boldly struck, and the overall appearance is well above 
average for a lightly circulated double eagle from the fabled Nevada 
coinage facility. In 1875, double eagle production at the Carson City 
Mint was stepped up significantly with a sufficiently large mintage of 
111,151 pieces, helped by the $1.5 million bullion deposit made by the 
Consolidated Virginia Mining Company in June of that year. These 
coins entered circulation in the region and saw many years of service. 
Later on, many examples were shipped abroad, but by this time were 
quite worn. As one of the most available of the Carson City double 
eagle issues, the 1875-CC is a particularly popular issue for collectors 
desiring an example from this legendary Nevada mint. Fortunately 
for today’s numismatists several nice Choice AUs are known, the coin 
offered here with superior eye appeal for the assigned grade. 
PCGS# 8974. NGC ID: 26AT. 


3403 


1876-S MS-63 (PCGS). Lively mint luster swirls around handsome 
golden-rose surfaces on both sides of this boldly struck, exceptionally 
well preserved example. The mintage for this plentiful San Francisco 
Mint issue is 1,597,000 pieces, up more than 250,000 pieces from the 
previous year’s total at the West Coast facility. Many were exported, 
beginning in a significant way in 1879. We estimate a Mint State 
population for the 1876-S of 2,000 to 3,000 pieces, if not more. Most 
of these are at MS-60 to MS-61, though MS-62 pieces can be found 
with patience. Beginning at the MS-63 level your chances of obtaining 
a specimen thin dramatically despite the certified population reports. 
A very scarce coin in an absolute sense, and quite rare from a market 
availability standpoint, this impressive MS-63 represents a significant 
find for the quality conscious gold enthusiast. 
PCGS# 8978. NGC ID: 26AX. 


3404 


1883-CC AU-58 (NGC). Frosty and lustrous surfaces approach Mint 
State preservation. Boldly struck overall with lovely honey-rose color 
throughout. Mint records indicate a production figure of 59,962 
1883-CC double eagles. Most of these entered into the channels 
of commerce and circulated extensively. In 2004, Q. David Bowers 
pegged the circulated population at 1,100 to 1,400+ pieces, which 
is probably too low now, nearly two decades later. The actual figure 
may be close to twice the high-end estimate, and there is no doubt 
that the 1883-CC is one of the more readily obtainable Carson City 
Mint double eagles in circulated grades. On the other hand, few are as 
technically sound and aesthetically pleasing as the present example, 
which is nearly as nice as many low-end Uncs that we have handled 
in recent years. A find for the discerning collector, and worthy of the 
strongest bids. 
PCGS# 8999. NGC ID: 26BH. 


3405 


1887-S MS-62 (PCGS). Attractive golden-apricot color blankets 
both sides of this sharply defined, well preserved 1887-S twenty. Fully 
lustrous and satiny with abundant eye appeal. 283,000 double eagles 
were struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1887. Although this is not a 
particularly small mintage in an absolute sense, it marked the lowest 
production for double eagles coined at the San Francisco facility 
during the 1880s. As recently as 1982, David W. Akers considered 
the 1887-S to be scarce in Uncirculated condition, and Mint State 
examples appeared in fewer than 10% of the major auction sales that 
he surveyed in preparation of his landmark double eagle treatise. 
Later in 2004, when Q. David Bowers authored his Guide Book of 
Double Eagles, the situation was completely different, as thousands 
of Uncirculated examples from overseas bank reserves had come to 
light, and were repatriated in American collections. Today, the more 
generous estimates place the Uncirculated population above the 
3,000-coin figure. Given the rarity of examples certified MS-63 and 
finer, the offered coin in PCGS MS-62 represents a significant find for 
the astute gold collector. 
PCGS# 9007. NGC ID: 26BS. 


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1887-S MS-62 (PCGS). A second premium Uncirculated example 
of this conditionally challenged issue, both sides combine full mint 
luster with vivid rose-gold color. Sharply struck, as well, and equally 
well suited for inclusion in a Mint State gold type set or specialized 
Liberty double eagle collection. 

PCGS# 9007. NGC ID: 26BS. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 

Coin Galleries, September 1973. 


3407 


1890-S MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. Vivid deep rose-orange color with 
intense frosty luster and a razor sharp strike throughout the design. 
Mintage for the 1890-S was 802,750 pieces, up 25,000+ coins from 
the previous year’s San Francisco Mint double eagle delivery. Some 
1,500 to 2,500 or more examples of the date can be called Mint State 
today, with the majority of those pieces MS-60 or MS-61. Most of 
these coins returned to America in the late 20th century from foreign 
bank hoards. Years ago Mint State 1890-S double eagles were few and 
far between. There were exceptions with some “name” collections of 
which Stack’s had a majority of listings, with Numismatic Gallery 
(Abe Kosoff and Abner Kreisberg) coming in second. The 1954 ANA 
Convention sale held in Cleveland and cataloged by the Federal Coin 
Exchange offered an example in VF grade, a piece that would hardly 
merit such an individual listing in an ANA sale today. The 1890-S is 
now regarded as a plentiful issue in grades up to and including MS-62, 
although it is scarce to rare above that mark. 
PCGS# 9015. NGC ID: 26BZ. 


3408 


1893 MS-64 (PCGS). Delightful and conditionally scarce Choice 
Uncirculated quality that would do equally well in an advanced 
double eagle collection or gold type set. Lustrous and satiny, both 
sides are further enhanced by richly original color in vivid golden- 
apricot. Sharply struck. 

PCGS# 9022. NGC ID: 26C8. 


3409 


1894 MS-64+ (NGC). Very nicely preserved with vivid pinkish- 
gold color, this lovely near-Gem example also offers sharp striking 
detail and bountiful mint luster. The surfaces are remarkably pristine 
in hand, confirming this coin as among the finest known for the 
circulation strike 1894 double eagle. The mintage for this issue was 
1,368,940 pieces, up more than one million coins over the previous 
year’s tally of double eagles at the Philadelphia Mint. Most examples 
found their way overseas in banking and other transactions, and 
large numbers of 1894 double eagles have been repatriated in recent 
decades. We estimate some 15,000 to 25,000 Mint State examples of 
the date can be found today. However, most grade MS-60 to MS-62; 
premium Choice survivors, as offered here, are rare. 

PCGS# 9025. NGC ID: 26CB. 

NGC Census: 4; 8 finer (MS-67 finest). 


3410 


1895 MS-64+ (NGC). Lustrous satin to softly frosted surfaces are 
sharply struck with handsome original color throughout. The mintage 
for the 1895 double eagle amounted to 1,114,605 circulation strikes, 
down nearly 255,000 pieces from the previous year’s tally. Much of 
the mintage found its way overseas in banking and other business 
transactions, as was customary for double eagles from that era. Some 
20,000 to 30,000 or more Mint State examples of the date are extant, 
mainly in MS-60 to MS-63 with occasional forays into higher grades, 
as here. Most Uncirculated coins are from repatriations of quantities 
that fled the country in the mid-1890s. 

PCGS# 9027. NGC ID: 26CD. 

NGC Census: 16; 9 finer (MS-65+ finest). 


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3411 


1903-S MS-64+ (PCGS). A vivid orange-gold example with razor 
sharp striking detail and bountiful mint luster. The San Francisco Mint 
produced 954,000 double eagles in 1903. The Mint State population 
probably exceeds 10,000 pieces and may approach 15,000, most of 
which have been repatriated from foreign bank hoards beginning 
after World War Two. This is a well above average example, ideally 
suited for inclusion in a high grade type or date set. 

PCGS# 9044. NGC ID: 26CX. 

PCGS Population: 33; 21 finer (all MS-65). 


3412 


1904 MS-65+ (NGC). A frosty golden-apricot example with razor 
sharp striking detail throughout the design. Surfaces are silky smooth 
in appearance and impressively well preserved for both the issue 
and the type. By the early 20th century gold coins no longer actively 
circulated within the United States, except for limited use on the West 
Coast, which needs were easily met by the San Francisco Mint. As 
such, it seems that most examples of this Philadelphia Mint issue were 
used in international commerce, generally in the form of shipment to 
England or France. Hundreds of thousands of these coins returned to 
the United States beginning after World War Two, and the 1904 is the 
most available issue of its type in Mint State. At the premium Gem 
Uncirculated level, as here, the 1904 is scarce and enjoys particularly 
strong demand for inclusion in high grade type and date sets. This is a 
beautiful coin, and it is sure to sell for a strong bid. 
PCGS# 9045. NGC ID: 26CY. 


3413 


1905-S MS-64 (PCGS). Impressive frosty luster flashes across both 
sides of this handsome near-Gem. Beautiful orange-apricot color 
dominates and is likely to please even the most discriminating 
collector. It is thought that the majority of the nearly 2 million double 
eagles struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1905 were held as backing 
for gold certificates as very few have been obtained from overseas 
sources. The vast majority of the Uncirculated examples seen are at 
the lower Mint State levels, highlighting the significance of this PCGS 
MS-64 offering. 


PCGS# 9048. NGC ID: 26D3. 


3414 


1907-D MS-64 (NGC). A frosty orange-apricot example with full 
striking detail and impressively smooth surfaces. The Denver Mint'’s 
second and final contribution to the Liberty Head double eagle series 
has a mintage of 842,250 pieces. The 1907-D is slightly more obtainable 
in Mint State than the 1906-D, making it the preferred choice for most 
mintmarked gold type collectors. The Mint State population of this 
final year Liberty Head issue is thought to be in the mid to high four- 
figure range, and it is readily obtainable in all but the finest grades. 
PCGS# 9053. NGC ID: 26D8. 


3415 


1907 Saint-Gaudens. Arabic Numerals. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
OGH. Delightful light golden-apricot color mingles with intense 
mint luster on both sides of this gorgeous near-Gem. Once considered 
a scarcer issue in the early Saint-Gaudens double eagle series, the 1907 
Arabic Numerals has been widely represented in foreign bank hoards, 
and the Mint State population is now in the range of 45,000 to 60,0000 
or more coins (per Q. David Bowers, 2004). This is good for today’s 
collectors, since just about anyone will be able to acquire a high grade 
example of this first year Saint-Gaudens issue. 
PCGS# 9141. NGC ID: 26F5. 


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3416 


1908 No Motto. MS-67 (PCGS). A generally golden-orange example 
with blushes of lighter wheat-gold color evident as the surfaces rotate 
under a light. This is a beautiful Superb Gem, likely from the fabled 
Wells Fargo Nevada Gold Hoard, and it would make an impressive 
addition to a top flight Saint-Gaudens double eagle set. 

PCGS# 9142. NGC ID: 26F6. 


3417 


1908 No Motto. MS-67 (PCGS). One of several stunning 1908 No 
Motto $20s from the famous Wells Fargo Hoard that we are offering 
in this sale, the present Superb Gem comes highly recommended 
for advanced type or date purposes. It is a smartly impressed, highly 
lustrous example dressed in warm honey-rose color. Smooth-looking 
surfaces border on pristine. 

PCGS# 99142. NGC ID: 26F6. 

Ex Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. 


3418 


1908 No Motto. MS-67 (NGC). From one of the most spectacular 
finds of Saint-Gaudens double eagles of all time comes this gorgeous 
Superb Gem type candidate. Fully lustrous with a satin to softly 
frosted finish, both sides are further adorned with original golden- 
apricot color. Sharply defined in most areas with an expectably 
smooth appearance for the assigned grade. 

PCGS# 99142. NGC ID: 26F6. 

Ex Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. 


3419 


1908 No Motto. MS-67 (NGC). One of several opportunities in this 
sale for the high grade gold type collector to acquire a stunning No 
Motto Saint-Gaudens double eagle from the celebrated Wells Fargo 
Nevada Gold hoard. This fully lustrous, generally boldly struck Superb 
Gem is awash in vivid golden-apricot color that delivers outstanding 
eye appeal. 

PCGS# 99142. NGC ID: 26F6. 

Ex Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. 


3420 


1908 No Motto. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. Vivid golden-apricot surfaces 
are originally and expertly preserved at the Gem Mint State grade 
level preservation. This beautiful coin is from the Wells Fargo Hoard 
of nearly 20,000 pieces. Since their dispersal into the numismatic 
market, the Wells Fargo Hoard 1908 No Motto double eagles have 
become favorites with high grade gold type and date collectors. 
Examples never fail to generate strong bidding activity when offered 
through auction. 

PCGS# 9142. NGC ID: 26F6. 

Ex Wells Fargo Nevada Gold. 


3421 


1908-D No Motto. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. A lustrous pinkish-honey 
example that also offers bold to sharp striking detail throughout. 
Although relatively obtainable in grades up to and including that 
represented here, the 1908-D is the rarest of the three No Motto issues 
of the low relief Saint-Gaudens double eagle type. 

PCGS# 9143. NGC ID: 26F7. 


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3422 


1909-S MS-65 (PCGS). Handsome golden-rose surfaces are 
wonderfully original in preservation. Carefully preserved, as well, 
with full mint luster and smartly impressed features. Struck to a 
quantity of nearly 2.8 million coins, the 1909-S double eagle is among 
the more common issue of the series in the lower Mint State grades. 
However, at and near the Gem Mint State level, it becomes scarce 
from a condition standpoint. The present MS-65 represents the 
finest realistically obtainable for the issue as far as most collectors are 
concerned, and it is sure to see spirited bidding. 
PCGS# 9153. NGC ID: 26FE. 


3423 


1909-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Full mint luster coats the 
surfaces of this lovely near-Gem $20 from our nation’s westernmost 
mint. Pink hues appear throughout the complexion across each side, 
accenting the predominantly golden-orange color. Impressively 
preserved and softly cartwheeling, the overall eye appeal of this piece 
is undeniably alluring. 

PCGS# 9153. NGC ID: 26FE. 


3424 


1911-D/D FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65+ (NGC). 
Beautiful honey-orange surfaces possess rich frosty mint luster and 
exceptionally smooth, premium Gem-quality surfaces. The strike is 
full and the obvious repunched mintmark variety provides additional 
appeal for this conditionally scarce 1911-D double eagle. 


PCGS# 145010. NGC ID: 26FK. 


3425 


1911-S MS-65+ (PCGS). Fully lustrous surfaces are sharply struck, 
colorful, and uncommonly well preserved for an issue that is typically 
offered no finer than basal MS-65. Sure to sell for a nice premium to a 
discerning 20th century gold collector. 

PCGS# 9159. NGC ID: 26FL. 

PCGS Population: 25; 58 finer (MS-67 finest). 


3426 


1914-S MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Lovely bright orange-wheat 
surfaces are sharply impressed and bathed in full mint luster. With 
nearly one and a half million pieces struck, the 1914-S double eagle is 
fairly common, but can be prone to heavy bag marks. This full Gem 
example offers a superb chance for the quality minded collector. 

PCGS# 9166. NGC ID: 26FU. 


3427 


1915 MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. This fully struck deep orange- 
gold example also sports full mint luster with a soft satin texture. 
With a limited mintage of 152,000 circulation strikes and relatively 
few examples included in modern repatriations of double eagles from 
foreign bank hoards, the 1915 is scarce in an absolute sense and rare 
with the premium Choice Mint State quality offered here. 

PCGS# 9167. NGC ID: 26FV. 


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3428 


1916-S MS-65 (ICG). Vivid wheat-gold surfaces are highly lustrous 
with a boldly to sharply executed strike. 


PCGS# 9169. NGC ID: 26FX. 


3429 


1924 MS-66+ (PCGS). Satiny pinkish-honey surfaces are fully struck 
with smooth, billowy mint luster throughout. The 1924 is one of 
several post-1916 issues in the Saint-Gaudens double eagle series that 
was exported in quantity. This is fortunate for today’s collectors since 
the coins that were shipped overseas escaped the fate of the gold coins 
that remained in federal vaults - mass destruction through melting in 
1937. Widely represented in repatriations beginning in the mid to late 
20th century, the 1924 has become one of the most plentiful Saint- 
Gaudens double eagles. Mint State examples abound, although we 
caution bidders that at the uppermost reaches of Gem preservation 
even this otherwise common issue develops into a significant 
condition rarity. The present offering represents a significant bidding 
opportunity that will appeal to advanced collectors. 
PCGS# 9177. NGC ID: 26G7. 


3430 


1924 MS-66+ (PCGS). One of several exceptional premium Gem 
1924 double eagles offered in this sale, the present coin in PCGS MS- 
66+ delivers smooth satin luster, razor sharp striking detail and lovely 
deep gold color. Tinges of pale rose iridescence are evident as the 
surfaces rotate under a light and provide further eye appeal. 

PCGS# 9177. NGC ID: 26G7. 


AT 


3431 


1924 MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Delightful, fully original surfaces 

exhibit handsome rose-orange color throughout. Fully struck with 

equally full luster in a smooth, softly frosted texture. An ideal upper 

end Gem type candidate from the later Saint-Gaudens $20 gold series. 
PCGS# 9177. NGC ID: 26G7. 


3432 


1927 MS-66 (NGC). Sharply struck with intense mint luster, this 
vivid rose-orange beauty also sports exceptionally smooth surfaces 
for this popular 20th century gold type. Scarce this well preserved, 
and eagerly awaiting inclusion in a high quality gold cabinet. 

PCGS# 9186. NGC ID: 26GG. 


3433 


1928 MS-66 (PCGS). Lovely deep rose gold color blends with satiny 
mint luster to provide outstanding visual appeal. Although not 
as plentiful as the 1924 or 1927, the 1928 still numbers among the 
leading type candidates in the Motto portion of the Saint-Gaudens 
double eagle series. The present premium Gem will appeal to high 
grade collectors. 

PCGS# 9189. NGC ID: 26GK. 


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3434 


1928 MS-66 (PCGS). Ideal for high grade type purposes, this 1928 

$20 is fully struck, highly lustrous and exceptionally well preserved. 

Vivid rose-orange color, as well, and sure to see spirited bidding. 
PCGS# 9189. NGC ID: 26GK. 


3435 


1928 MS-66 (PCGS). An intensely lustrous, satiny premium Gem 
further adorned in exceptionally vivid orange-rose color. Outstanding 
quality and eye appeal for the discerning gold type or date collector. 


PCGS# 9189. NGC ID: 26GK. 


COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COINS 


3436 


1893 Isabella Quarter. MS-65 * (NGC). Halos of intensely vivid 
multicolored peripheral toning are more extensive and varied on 
the obverse. This is a beautiful coin, fully struck, highly lustrous 
and expertly preserved. It is sure to sell for a strong premium to an 
advanced collector of classic commemorative coinage, especially one 
with an interest in rainbow-toned silver. 

PCGS# 9220. NGC ID: BYJ9. 


3437 


1921 Alabama Centennial. 2x2. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Brilliant and 
frosty surfaces define this lovely upper end Gem. With an uncommonly 
sharp strike for the issue, as well, discerning commemorative 
collectors would be wise to pursue this offering with vigor. 

PCGS# 9225. NGC ID: BYEZ. 


3438 


1935-D Arkansas Centennial. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. From the 
initial year of the Arkansas Centennial commemorative series comes 
this breathtakingly beautiful condition rarity. Soft satin luster blankets 
surfaces that are largely sandy-silver in appearance. Light peripheral 
toning in powder blue is also present, predominantly along the right 
borders. Despite having a more limited mintage than its Philadelphia 
Mint counterpart, the 1935-D (5,500 pieces distributed) is the most 
plentiful issue of the year for this type in the finest Mint State grades. 
Precious few survivors grade higher than MS-67, however, which 
establishes the awesome condition rarity of this premium quality 
Superb Gem. 

PCGS# 9234. NGC ID: BYF6. 

PCGS Population: 9; 2 finer (both MS-68). 


3439 


1935-S MS-67+ (PCGS). This simply delightful Superb Gem exhibits 
halos of reddish-rose, burnt-orange and powder blue peripheral 
toning that give way to brilliance in the centers. Soft and satiny in 
texture, the surfaces are expectably smooth for the assigned grade. 
This first year Arkansas Centennial issue from the San Francisco 
Mint was produced to the extent of 5,500 pieces, all of which were 
distributed, plus six coins reserved for Assay. PCGS has yet to see 
a finer example than the handful certified as MS-67+, and with its 
exceptionally vivid toning the offered example is certainly one of the 
most visually appealing in this highly select group. 
PCGS# 9235. NGC ID: BYF7. 


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3440 


1935-S Arkansas Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. Otherwise 
pearl-gray surfaces exhibit enhancing halos of peripheral toning in 
vivid red, gold, olive and powder blue iridescence. Smooth and satiny 
in texture with a bold to sharp strike. From the first year of issue for 
this commemorative design type, with a mintage of just 5,506 pieces. 
Six of those coins were reserved for assay purposes, and of those that 
were distributed to contemporary collectors precious few have been 
preserved with enough care to secure coveted CAC approval at the 
Superb Gem quality, as here. 

PCGS# 9235. NGC ID: BYF7. 

PCGS Population: 47; 10 finer (all MS-67+). 

CAC Population: 17; 0. 

Ex Gregg Bingham Collection. 


3441 


1936-D MS-67+ (PCGS). Peripherally toned in vivid steely-rose, 
golden-orange and powder blue shades, this smooth and satiny 
example is brilliant in the centers apart from the lightest pinkish- 
silver tinting. Of the 10,000 examples of this issue struck for sale to 
contemporary collectors, 9,650 were actually distributed, with the 
remaining 350 coins melted. Virtually unimprovable in a PCGS 
holder, the exquisite color of this Superb Gem survivor is further 
evidence that it belongs in a top-ranked commemorative collection 
on the Set Registry. 
PCGS# 9238. NGC ID: BYF9. 


3442 


1939 Arkansas Centennial, PDS Set, Mint State (Uncertified), 
housed in original “wood-grain” cardboard box of issue with 
dark blue velvet insert. The coins are all nicely matched and clearly 
stored long term in this original box. The box itself is in above average 
condition, bright and clean, yet with moderate chipping of the wood- 
grain coating noted around the edge of the base, some writing on the 
exterior of the lid. (Total: 3 coins; 1 box) 


3443 


1936-S MS-67+ (PCGS). Undeniably original peripheral toning of 
powder blue, golden-olive and steel-rose enhances satiny, virtually 
pristine surfaces on both sides of this tremendous example. Minted for 
five years, the Boone Bicentennial half dollar saw production 1934 to 
1938. Designed by Augustus Lukeman, the obverse bears the portrait 
of Daniel Boone, while the reverse shows Boone with a depiction of 
Chief Black Fish. The offered coin is one of the finest certified and 
most visually appealing survivors from a mintage for distribution of 
just 5,000 pieces for the 1936-S issue. 


PCGS# 9268. NGC ID: BYG2. 


1951-S Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-67+ (NGC). 
Smooth, satiny surfaces are exceptionally well preserved for a 
commemorative half dollar of this type, regardless of specific issue. 
The centers are largely brilliant, especially on the reverse, with halos of 
warm peripheral toning on both sides. A find for the advanced NGC 
Set Registry collector. 

PCGS# 9432. NGC ID: BYL2. 

NGC Census: 6; 0 finer. 


3445 


1893 Columbian Exposition. MS-65+ PL (PCGS). Single finest 
PCGS-certified for a Prooflike 1893 Columbian Exposition half 
dollar, this beautiful Gem readily reveals reflective fields beneath rich 
charcoal-olive patina. Vivid champagne-gold undertones are also 
evident at direct lighting angles. Well struck for the type with superior 
quality and strong eye appeal. 

PCGS# 89297. NGC ID: BYGG. 

PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer in the PL category. 


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1936 Gettysburg Anniversary. MS-67+ (PCGS). Richly original 
surfaces exhibit mottled crimson-russet and reddish-orange toning 
to smooth, frosty mint luster. Authorized by the Act of June 16, 1936 
to commemorative the 75th anniversary of the Civil War battle of 
Gettysburg, the mintage for this type was 50,028 pieces, including 
28 examples reserved for assay. Only 26,900 coins were distributed, 
however, the remaining 23,100 examples melted. Premium Superb 
Gems such as this are scarce from a condition standpoint and always 
in demand among quality-conscious bidders. 

PCGS# 9305. NGC ID: BYGM. 

PCGS Population: 57; 6 finer (all MS-68). 


3447 


1922 MS-64 (PCGS). This attractively toned and fully original 
example exhibits uncommonly smooth surfaces for this conditionally 
challenging type. Lustrous with a soft satin finish, there is much to 
recommend this coin to the quality conscious collector. Issued to 
mark the centenary of Ulysses S. Grant’s birth, commemoratives of 
this design type were produced in both half dollar and gold dollar 
denominations. Some examples of both denominations exhibit a small 
star in the right obverse field. This feature has no known significance 
and seems to have been added to create different types that would 
require contemporary collectors to acquire two examples of each 
denomination. With a net mintage of just 4,250 coins distributed, 
the Grant With Star half dollar is a key date issue in the classic 
commemorative series. 
PCGS# 9307. NGC ID: BYPP. 


3448 


1922 MS-64 (NGC). This key date classic commemorative is fully 

untoned to allow ready appreciation of billowy mint luster. Well 

struck for the type and expectably smooth for the assigned grade. 
PCGS# 9307. NGC ID: BYPP. 


3449 


1922 Grant Memorial. No Star. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. Quite possibly 
the most attractively toned commemorative half dollar of this type 
extant, this coin really needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. 
Smooth, virtually pristine surfaces are dressed in halos of iridescent 
target toning that include colors of steel-rose, reddish-russet, antique 
gold, powder blue and champagne-pink. The strike is impressively 
sharp for the issue, and with the eye appeal that it possesses this coin 
is sure to sell for a very strong premium. 
PCGS# 9306. NGC ID: BYGP. 


From Heritage’ sale of the College Collection, January 2015 FUN Signature Auc- 
tion, lot 6388, where it realized $12,337. 


3450 


1928 MS-64 (PCGS). Desirable Choice quality surfaces are 
lightly toned with a full quota of satiny mint luster. Among design 
types of classic commemorative half dollars, the 1928 Hawaiian 
Sesquicentennial is the rarest and most desired. More than half of 
these were sold to residents of the Hawaiian Islands and thus passed 
into non-numismatic hands, resulting in many becoming impaired or 
damaged. In contrast, the other two key types of the commemorative 
series - the 1935 Hudson Sesquicentennial and the 1935 Old Spanish 
Trail - were nearly all sold to numismatists who preserved them 
carefully. The present piece is above average in both technical quality 
and eye appeal, and is sure to appeal to many bidders. 
PCGS# 9309. NGC ID: BYGR. 


3451 


Lot of (2) 1936 Long Island Tercentenary, Mint State (Uncertified), 
with original stamped and postmarked Long Island Tercentenary 
Committee Registered mailer. The mailer with three stamps, three 
postmarks dated to January 1937, addressed to original recipient in 
Cincinnati, Ohio, and marked Registered Mail number NC4373. 
There is writing in pencil on the front of the envelope that appears to 
be post-delivery, but the paper is crisp and otherwise free of notable 
blemishes. (Total: 2 coins; 1 mailer) 
PCGS# 9322. NGC ID: BYGX. 


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3452 


1936 Lynchburg, Virginia Sesquicentennial. MS-67 (NGC). Soft 
toning in dominant silver-rose and olive-russet yields to crescents of 
more vivid rainbow iridescence around much of the obverse border. 
Exceptionally attractive for the type, and also expertly preserved with 
a silky smooth appearance to frosty surfaces. 

PCGS# 9324. NGC ID: BYDJ. 


3453 


1921 Missouri Centennial. 2x4. MS-65+ (NGC). Billowy frosted 
luster engages the viewer from both sides of this smooth and inviting 
example. Delicate iridescent gold toning gives way to slightly warmer 
reddish-russet hues at the borders. From a net distribution of 5,000 
pieces for the 2x4 variant of the Missouri Centennial, making this 
one of the scarcer design types in the commemorative half dollar 
series. It is also one of the more conditionally challenging, upper end 
Gems such as this scarce and enjoying strong demand from quality 
conscious collectors. 
PCGS# 9331. NGC ID: BYH2. 


3454 


1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-67+ (PCGS). 
CAC. This beautifully toned Superb Gem exhibits a target-like 
distribution to iridescent reddish-gold, powder blue and pinkish- 
silver colors. Intensely lustrous throughout with an expectably smooth 
appearance for the assigned grade. 

PCGS# 9335. NGC ID: BYDX. 


3455 


1915-S MS-66 (PCGS). This wonderfully original Gem exhibits 
blended steel-blue, reddish-orange, sea-green and olive-copper 
toning to lustrous, satiny surfaces. Exceptionally smooth for the type. 
To celebrate San Francisco’ recovery from a massive earthquake and 
devastating fires, along with the opening of the Panama Canal, the 
Panama-Pacific International Exposition was held in 1915 to great 
fanfare. As part of the celebrations, the Mint was authorized by the 
Act of June 16, 1915, to issue a series of commemorative coins from 
the half dollar all the way up to two $50 gold pieces. For the half 
dollar, Chief Engraver Charles Barber designed the obverse while 
his assistant George Morgan was tasked with creating the reverse. 
Up to 200,000 half dollars were authorized to be produced at the San 
Francisco Mint, but only 60,030 were actually coined, with 30 reserved 
for the annual assay. Ultimately, only 27,134 were sold at $1 apiece or 
6 for $5, and the balance of 32,866 pieces were melted. Most examples 
are Mint State, though a few did see some brief time in circulation. 
Gem specimens are scarce and are eagerly sought, especially since the 
toning and surfaces can be of somewhat variable quality. This upper 
end MS-66 is surely among the most desirable survivors obtainable in 
today’s market. 
PCGS# 9357. NGC ID: BYHP. 


3456 


1936 Robinson—Arkansas Centennial, Mint State (Uncertified), 
with original presentation case. This is the black leather-grained, 
red plush interior presentation case that Swiatek (2012) asserts was 
used to distribute the eight Satin Proofs of this issue, the top of 
which is stamped in gold lettering SENATOR / JOS. T. ROBINSON 
/ COMMEMORATIVE / HALF DOLLAR. While we have no doubt 
that this case is original, the coin with which it is offered here is not 
a Proof in our opinion but, rather, a Mint State example. Its richly 
original toning, however, is suggestive of decades spent stored in 
this case. An intriguing pair worthy of serious bidder consideration. 
(Total: 1 coin; 1 case) 

PCGS# 9369. NGC ID: 28L]. 


3457 


1935-S MS-67+ (PCGS). Vivid peripheral toning in reddish-orange 
and powder blue delivers superior eye appeal for this expertly 
preserved, visually stunning Superb Gem. 

PCGS# 9371. NGC ID: BYHY. 


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3458 


1936-D MS-67+ (PCGS). Richly original surfaces are virtually 
brilliant in the centers, vividly toned in mottled rose-russet and 
orange-gold at the borders. Silky smooth in texture with full mint 
luster throughout, there is much to recommend this premium Superb 
Gem to discerning collectors of classic commemorative silver. 

PCGS# 9372. NGC ID: BYJ2. 


3459 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Franklin Trust 
Company distribution envelope. An example of this envelope is 
pictured on page 189 of the 2012 Encyclopedia of the Commemorative 
Coins of the United States, in which the author Anthony J. Swiatek 
observes that they were used to distribute commemorative half 
dollars at the 1926 Sesquicentennial Exhibition. That offered here is 
folded in thirds vertically with a torn flap, although it is complete with 
all printing bright and no markings. Rare and seldom offered. There 
are no coins in this lot. 


3460 


1935 MS-66+ (NGC). CAC. Pale silvery highlights sit on lustrous 
surfaces, while sharply struck design features make a bold impression. 
Solid Gem quality for this scarce, conditionally challenged 
commemorative half dollar type. 

PCGS# 9376. NGC ID: BYJ5. 


3461 


1935 MS-66 (PCGS). Dusted with sandy-silver iridescence, both 

sides also exhibit blushes of rich copper-russet patina here and there 

around the peripheries. The surfaces are impressively smooth given 

the expansive field areas incorporated in this design, and they are 

further enhanced by a full endowment of satin to softly frosted luster. 
PCGS# 9376. NGC ID: BYJ5. 


3462 


1925 Stone Mountain Memorial, Mint State (Uncertified), housed 
in the original holder from the Retail Credit Company of Atlanta, 
Georgia. The holder is as described by Anthony J. Swiatek in his 2012 
Encyclopedia of the Commemorative Coins of the United States, page 
183: 


The Retail Credit Company distributed coins in a cardboard holder 
with a circular insert for one coin. Black imprinting described the 
issue, occasion, etc., on both sides. 


The sheet of heavy glossy paper in which the holder was originally 
placed, however, is missing. The coin is lightly and originally toned, 
the holder well preserved apart from minor chipping along the upper 
and lower edges, more visible on one side than the other. (Total: 1 
coin; 1 holder) 

PCGS# 9378. NGC ID: BYJ6. 


3463 


1925 Fort Vancouver Centennial. MS-67+ (PCGS). This target-toned 
beauty exhibits halos of powder blue, pinkish-apricot and golden- 
olive peripheral toning around virtually brilliant centers. A satiny and 
smooth Superb Gem with eye appeal to spare. The headquarters of the 
Hudson’s Bay Company, the fur trading post of Fort Vancouver, was 
founded in 1825 on the Columbia River in present day Vancouver, 
Washington. The Act of February 24, 1925, authorized an issue of no 
more than 300,000 half dollars to commemorate this event. The San 
Francisco Mint struck 50,000 coins for distribution (although the S 
mintmark was omitted), only 14,966 examples of which were actually 
sold. This is a virtually perfect survivor that would do justice to the 
finest cabinet. 

PCGS# 9399. NGC ID: BYJP. 

PCGS Population: 28; 4 finer (all MS-68). 


3464 


1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial. MS-67 (NGC). A dusting of 
iridescent champagne-pink and lemon-gold toning drifts over 
smooth, lustrous satin surfaces. Highly desirable and rare Superb 
Gem quality for this classic commemorative design type. 

PCGS# 9401. NGC ID: BYJR. 

NGC Census: 39; 9 finer (MS-68+ * finest). 


3465 


1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (PCGS). CAC. A 
fully lustrous Superb Gem warmly toned in orange-brown, lilac, gold, 
and jade on the obverse. The reverse displays deep copper-rose and 
autumn-orange patina that is equally inviting. Seldom do Booker T. 
Washington Memorial half dollars of any issue display the virtually 
pristine surfaces and stunning eye appeal of this exquisite first year 
Philadelphia Mint example. Sure to sell for a strong premium. 

PCGS# 9404. NGC ID: BYJS. 

PCGS Population: 32; 3 finer (all MS-68). 


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1946-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (NGC). CAC. 
Brilliant on the reverse, the obverse is dressed in a bold blend of 
multicolored patina that reveals the most vivid colors as the coin dips 
into a light. Full satin luster to both sides, and uncommonly smooth 
for the type. 

PCGS# 9406. NGC ID: BYJU. 

NGC Census: 16; 16 finer (MS-68+ * finest). 


3467 


1946-S MS-66 (PCGS). With exceptionally rich, vivid toning in 
multiple colors splashed over both sides, this wonderfully original 
Gem is sure to sell for a strong premium to an advanced collector of 
toned commemorative silver. 

PCGS# 9406. NGC ID: BYJU. 


3468 


1951 Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67+ (NGC). This 
beautifully toned Superb Gem exhibits thin ribbons of powder blue 
iridescence around the peripheries on both sides. The balance of 
the obverse is dressed in salmon-pink toning, the reverse in golden- 
apricot. Intensely lustrous and so smooth as to be virtually pristine, 
the strongest bids are encouraged for this exquisite condition rarity. 

PCGS# 9424. NGC ID: BYK9. 

NGC Census: 4; with a single MS-68 finer at this service. The corresponding PCGS Population is 6/0. 


COMMEMORATIVE GOLD COINS 


3469 


1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-67 (NGC). This 
lovely Superb Gem is intensely lustrous with a frosty texture to both 
sides. Vivid orange-gold color and a silky smooth appearance further 
enhance already memorable eye appeal. It is little wonder that this 
exquisite coin ranks among the finer Panama-Pacific Exposition gold 
dollars known to NGC, making it a significant find for the collector 
assembling an advanced set of classic commemorative coinage. 
PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH. 


3470 


1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-66+ (NGC). 
Soft, satiny mint luster blends with warm golden-yellow color on both 
sides of this delightful upper end Gem. 


PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH. 


3471 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. 
MS-66 (NGC). Premium Gem surfaces are smooth with eye appeal to 
spare. Exhibiting a bold blend of frosty mint luster and vivid orange- 
apricot color, this is an exceptional coin that borders on pristine for 
the issue. Through the Act of March 3, 1925, Congress authorized the 
Mint to produce 200,000 quarter eagles and 1,000,000 half dollars 
of this commemorative, and the Philadelphia Mint struck these 
coins during May and June of 1926. (Additional examples of both 
denominations were produced for assay purposes.) These mintage 
figures proved wildly optimistic, with 154,207 quarter eagles and 
859,408 half dollars eventually being melted as unsold. The resultant 
net mintage is 46,019 and 141,120 pieces, respectively (totals include 
226 and 528 assay coins). In today’s market, both Sesquicentennial 
issues are regarded as conditionally challenging, upper end Gems 
such as this rare and eagerly sought by advanced collectors. 
PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


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3472 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. MS-66 (NGC). A second upper end Gem to represent this conditionally 
challenged classic commemorative gold issue. Lustrous and vivid surfaces are sharply struck with superior technical quality and strong eye appeal. 


Sure to see spirited bidding 
PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


EARLY PROOF SETS 


3473 


Complete 1881 Proof Set of Minor and Silver Coinage. (PCGS). 
All examples are individually graded and encapsulated by PCGS, as 
follows: 

1881 Indian Cent. Proof-64 BN (PCGS). A fully struck and vivid 
deep copper-rose and cobalt-blue specimen. 

1881 Nickel Three-Cent Piece. Proof-66 (PCGS). Semi-reflective 
fields support satiny, fully impressed design elements on both sides 
of this bright and brilliant specimen. 

1881 Shield Nickel. Proof-65 (PCGS). Dusted with delicate 
champagne-gold and pale pink iridescence, this smooth and inviting 
Gem makes a lovely impression in all regards. 

1881 Liberty Seated Dime. Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). Rich steel- 
blue reverse toning encroaches upon the lower left border on 
an otherwise pinkish-tinged obverse. Both sides readily reveal a 
reflective finish in the fields as the coin dips into a light. 

1881 Liberty Seated Quarter. Proof-63 (PCGS). Fully struck and 
appreciably reflective with cobalt-blue peripheral highlights to 
otherwise pewter-rose surfaces. 


1881 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). A richly and 
deeply toned near-Gem with intermingled champagne-pink and 
olive-blue to dominant steely-charcoal patina. 

1881 Morgan Silver Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS). Smartly impressed 
with richly original toning in a blend of pewter-gray and steely- 
charcoal. 

1881 Trade Dollar. Proof-63 (PCGS). With similar, if a bit more 
mottled toning as that seen on the quarter, half dollar and silver 
dollar in this set. 


The Mint produced approximately 975 silver Proof sets for sale to 
collectors in 1881, although perhaps only 925 or so contained both 
the silver dollar and trade dollar. Of those sets that were actually 
distributed, most have long since been broken up, the individual coins 
widely scattered throughout numismatic circles. It has been years since 
we have seen a complete set, that offered here housed in consecutively 
numbered PCGS holders: 45878478 through 45878485. The individual 
specimens are well matched in quality and eye appeal, and the set in its 
entirety is sure to have no difficulty finding its way into an advanced 
collection of classic U.S. Mint Proof coinage. (Total: 8 coins) 


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BULLION 


3474 


1996 Silver Eagle. First Release. #10/38. MS-70 (ANACS). A key 
date issue among Mint State silver eagles, the 1996 boasts a lower 
mintage for the type at 3,603,386 coins struck. 

PCGS# 9900. NGC ID: 26JR. 

Ex Midwest Hoard. 


3477 


2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary 
Two-Coin One-Ounce Gold Eagle Set. 110th of Last and First 500 
Struck. MS-70 (NGC). Both examples are individually encapsulated. 
Included are: Type I, Family of Eagles, One of Last 500 Struck, 110th 
to Last Coin Struck; and Type I, Head of Eagle, One of First 500 
Struck, 110th Coin Struck. Also included in this lot is a nearly pristine 
3475 copy of our United States Mint American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 


2021 American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniversary Two- 35th Anniversary Auction catalog of September 1, 2022. (Total: 2 
Coin Silver Eagle Set. 110th of Last and First 500 Struck. MS-69 ars : ncn! ee ne ner Tae 
5 divi ; rom our United States Mint American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn nniver- 
iss 2 ee ae, a caegeseene aa gee Hees Fs oo sary Auction, Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, September, part of lot 310. 
Struck; and Type I], Flying Eagle, One of First 500 Struck, 110th Coin 
Struck. (Total: 2 coins) 
From our United States Mint American Eagle at Dusk and at Dawn 35th Anniver- 
sary Auction, Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction, September, part of lot 310. 


3478 


2017 Palladium Eagle. First Strike. No. 1/500. MS-70 (PCGS). As 
struck and beautiful. 
PCGS# 653558. 


3476 


1995 Quarter-Ounce Gold Eagle. MS-70 (NGC). Pristine satin 
surfaces are fully struck with gorgeous light golden-wheat color. From 
a relatively limited mintage for the type of 83,752 pieces. 

PCGS# 9890. NGC ID: 26MB. 


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PATTERN AND EXPERIMENTAL COINS 


3479 


1854 Pattern Braided Hair Cent. Judd-160, Pollock-187. Rarity-4. 
Copper. Plain Edge. Proof-65 BN (NGC). Obv: The usual head of 
Liberty facing left from the contemporary large cent design, with the 
date below. No other design elements are present, so the effect is a 
pleasing cameo. The diameter is slightly smaller than the contemporary 
regular issue large cent. Rev: An exact copy of the current large cent, 
however the design elements are not only smaller for the reduced size 
of the coin, but the size of the lettering and wreath are also smaller, 
producing a more elegant ensemble. Thus the wreath is compact and 
the letters are more finely executed. This handsome Gem specimen 
exhibits warm autumn-brown patina to smooth, satiny surfaces. 
Sharply struck overall with strong eye appeal. An attractive example 
of one of two major types of distinctive motifs created in 1854 for 
pattern cents (the other is the Flying Eagle motif). Examples of Judd- 
160 were made in quantity, probably for distribution to congressmen 
and others of influence. An estimated 75 to 200 specimen are extant, 
but few grade finer than Proof-64 BN. 
PCGS# 11659. NGC ID: 29A5. 


3480 


1855 Pattern Flying Eagle Cent. Judd-168, Pollock-193. Rarity-4. 
Bronze. Plain Edge. Proof-62 BN (NGC). Obv: Thirteen peripheral 
stars surround a long-necked flying eagle, with its head tilted slightly 
upward, the date 1855 below. Rev: A circular wreath surrounds the 
denomination ONE CENT with the legend UNITED STATES OF 
AMERICA around the periphery. Richly original copper-brown 
surfaces define this example of a popular pattern Flying Eagle design 
in large cent format. Otherwise smooth to the unaided eye, a spot in 
the upper obverse field is noted and explains the Proof-62 numeric 
grade from NGC. Satin to semi-reflective in finish with a sharply 
executed strike. 
PCGS# 11720. NGC ID: 29AG. 


3481 


1870 Pattern Half Dollar. Judd-939, Pollock-1066. Rarity-5. Silver. 
Reeded Edge. Proof-62 (NGC). Obv: Standard Silver design with a 
bust of Liberty facing right, a cap ornamented with two stars on her 
head and a ribbon emblazoned LIBERTY crossing her shoulder. The 
legend UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is around the border and the 
motto INGOD WE TRUST is inscribed on a scroll below. LIBERTY 
is expressed in incuse letters, the point of Liberty's bust is close to 
the ribbon, and the top of the cap is below the left side of the final 
letter S in STATES. Rev: A wreath of corn and cotton surrounds the 
denomination 50 CENTS and the date 1870, the word STANDARD 
inscribed along the upper border. Satin to semi-reflective surfaces are 
dusted with light, gently mottled, silver-mauve iridescence. 
PCGS# 61185. NGC ID: 29YA. 


3482 


1882 Pattern Liberty Head Nickel. Judd-1690, Pollock-1892. 
Rarity-5. Nickel. Plain Edge. Proof-63 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. Obv: 
Similar to the design that the Mint adopted or regular issue Liberty 
nickel production in 1883, although the stars around the border 
are arranged in a somewhat different manner. Rev: The No CENTS 
design that the Mint adopted for regular issue Liberty Head nickel 
production in 1883. This is a sharply struck, satin to modestly semi- 
reflective specimen dusted with light olive-gray patina. A popular 
precursor to the regular issue Liberty Head nickel of 1883 to 1912, 
Judd-1690 enjoys strong demand among both series specialists and 
pattern enthusiasts. 

PCGS# 62095. 

From our sale of the Macon Collection, March 2020 Auction, lot 4483. 


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3483 


“1759” (1982) Pattern Martha Washington Cent. Judd-2180, 
Pollock-4100. Rarity-7+. Copper-Plated Zinc. Plain Edge. MS-63 
RD (PCGS). Obv: A right-facing bust of Martha Washington with 
the word VIRGINIA above and the fantasy date 1759 below. The 
inscription MARTHA WASHINGTON is present in the lower right 
field before the bust. Rev: Three-quarter view of the Washington 
family home at Mount Vernon with the inscription MOUNT 
VERNON below. The inscription HOME OF THE WASHINGTON 
FAMILY is present around the border. Lustrous and vivid rose-red 
surfaces with only a few wispy carbon spots precluding an even 
higher grade. As noted at the uspatterns.com website: 


This design was first used in 1965. The obverse was designed by 
Edward R. Grove and the reverse is by Philip Fowler. This design 
has since become the Mint’ all-purpose dies for testing new 
alloys. 


It is likely that this piece was struck outside the Mint from one of 
the vendors the Mint gave these dies to. Among the possibilities 
include IDX Inc, PMX Industries and the Olin Brass Corporation. 
Because of this, we have assigned it number P4100. 


The reason for their striking may have been to test the new copper 
coated zinc planchets for the Mint. If this is the case, then this was 
probably struck around 1982. 


We are able to confirm at least part of this supposition through 
this coin’s consignor to our December 2020 Auction, who was 
kind enough to relate to us the manner in which he acquired this 
particular example of the Martha Washington cent. Since these 
pieces were produced under a variety of circumstances, the following 
does not necessarily explain when and for what purpose all Martha 
Washington cent-size test pieces were struck. 


During the early 1980s our consignor worked for a company that 
specialized in rebuilding presses. Although he does not remember the 
exact year, it was around that time when four to six cent presses were 
sent to his company’s facility for a complete overhaul. He believes 
the source of these presses was the Mint’s West Point facility. During 
the three to four months that the presses were in his company’s care, 


they were completely disassembled, cleaned, rescraped, rebearinged, 
fitted for automatic oilers (our consignor’s job), repainted, and test 
run. After the overhaul was complete, Mint personnel came to the 
facility with a roller bin filled with blanks for testing. The bin had a 
locked cover, and the Mint personnel explained the strict inventory 
control procedures that needed to be followed in handling the blanks. 


Shortly after, the Mint’s press operators arrived, installed the coining 
dies in the newly overhauled presses, and test ran each machine over 
thousands of cycles, which took a couple of days. The samples struck 
during these test runs were carefully collected and taken from our 
consignor’s facility, along with all unstruck blanks and, some time 
later, the presses. Apparently, however, the Mint personnel were 
not as thorough with their quality control as intended, for as our 
consignor explains: 


..I remembered having to repair a circuit breaker box near where 
some of the presses were rebuilt and tested. It was months after 
the coin presses had left. I set my tools and multimeter down on 
the floor and noticed some shiny copper strips wedged in a gap 
between the poured floor and the cinderblock wall and in a control 
cut. I got a popsicle stick (used for mixing epoxy) and carefully 
lifted them out of the gap. They were the “1759” test pennies [sic]. 
I put them in my tool box...I guess they are uncirculated, they 
were coined/minted, fell off the press and rolled into those gaps, 
then ‘landed’ in my tool box. 


For nearly 40 years our consignor forgot about these special coins 
until, earlier in 2020 and while preparing to move, he rediscovered 
them in one of his old tool chests. Stack’s Bowers Galleries was 
honored to have been chosen to present one of these special test 
pieces in what, at that time, was its first public offering, and we are 
equally honored to reoffer it in the present sale to the further benefit 
of our bidders. All Martha Washington text pieces are scarce to rare - 
regardless of size, metallic composition, or striking period - and they 
have proved increasingly popular with specialists in the numismatic 
market of the 21st century. 

PCGS# 509489. 

From our December 2020 Auction, lot 2527. 


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MINT ERRORS 


3484 


1943 Lincoln Cent. Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet. AU-50 
(PCGS). An attractive and inviting example of a particularly popular 
wrong planchet error that exhibits mottled copper-russet overtones 
to otherwise antique silver-gray surfaces. Direct lighting calls forth 
faint traces of mint luster. In the haste of wartime production, a stray 
90% silver planchet intended for dime coinage managed to find itself 
in the striking chamber intended for Zinc-Coated Steel Lincoln 
cents, producing this sensational mistake. Lightly struck or otherwise 
missing design detail in areas, as is expected for the error, with 
pressure lacking between the dies due to the smaller flan. Brought to 
fame by the famous 1943 bronze cents, wrong planchet 1943-dated 
pieces are an especially popular microcosm of error collecting and 
frequently available because of lower wartime production standards. 
However, their sizable following allows them to achieve considerable 
premiums when compared to other dates. A must-have both for error 
specialists and 1943 collectors. 


3485 


1964 Lincoln Cent. Struck on a Copper- Nickel Clad Dime Planchet. 
EF-45 (PCGS). Brilliant and satiny, this attractive silver-gray example 
retains faint traces of mint luster that are best appreciated when 
viewed with the aid of direct lighting. The wrong planchet feature 
has resulted in isolated softness of detail both in the centers and 
around the peripheries, but most major design elements are sharply 
defined. This is a scarce Mint error, and also a particularly curious 
one since copper-nickel planchets were not intended for regular issue 
production until 1965. In 1964, when this specimen was presumably 
struck, the Philadelphia Mint would have been using 90% silver 
planchets for dime coinage. A transitional wrong planchet error, as 
such, and as noted on the PCGS inset. 


3486 


1920 Buffalo Nickel. Struck 15% Off Center. MS-63 (NGC). A 
dramatic major Mint error on an early date Buffalo nickel. The 
impression is off center to 6 oclock and, while it is still identifiable, 
the date is missing the bottom half to two-thirds of each digit. The 
mintmark area is fully on the planchet, and all design elements that 
are present offer sharp striking detail. Delicate champagne-gold 
patina with full luster to the struck portions. 


3487 


1943-P Jefferson Nickel. Struck on a Zinc-Coated Steel Cent 
Planchet. AU-55 (PCGS). An originally preserved example, both 
sides exhibit ruddy pewter and olive-gray patina. The strike is flush 
to the upper left obverse border, lower left reverse border, the right 
peripheral devices mostly off the planchet, but the base of all four 
digits in the date discernible to support PCGS’s 1943 attribution. 
Those design elements that are fully present are sharp, and the eye 
appeal is strong. Associated by date with the famous 1943 bronze 
Lincoln cents, this wrong planchet error is also desirable due to the 
brevity of the Wartime Silver Alloy Jefferson nickel series of 1942 to 
1945. 


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3488 


1965 Roosevelt Dime. Struck on a 90% Silver Planchet. AU-55 
(NGC). 2.5 grams. This is one of the most popular wrong planchet 
errors in today’s market, a transitional one that involves a 90% planchet 
that the Mint ceased using for regular issue dime production in 1964 
with 1965-dated dies from the first year of regular issue copper-nickel 
clad coinage. Otherwise properly struck, although accuracy does 
compel us to mention trivial softness of detail along the left obverse 
and upper reverse borders. Boldly to sharply defined elsewhere with 
bright brilliant white surfaces that retain appreciable mint luster. 
From our ANA Auction of August 2019, lot 3438. 


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3489 


2002-D Sacagawea Dollar. Struck on a Quarter Planchet. MS-66 
(NGC). 5.6 grams. An interesting wrong planchet error created when 
a standard planchet for quarter got fed between Sacagawea dollar dies, 
this one produced at the Denver Mint. Visually striking for both the 
quality and the obviously incorrect composition. Well centered on 
the slightly smaller quarter blank, with good detail and narrow rims 
complete around the circumference on each side. Fully brilliant with 
exceptional cartwheels of luster and only the most trivial handling. 
A beautiful Gem and very rare; another great piece for the error coin 
specialist. 
From our ANA Auction of August 2021, lot 6324. 


PRIVATE AND TERRITORIAL GOLD COINS 
AND RELATED 


3490 


1849 Moffat & Co. $5. K-4. Rarity-5. VG-10 (PCGS). Handsome 
honey-orange surfaces are remarkably attractive for a California 
Gold Rush era $5 that saw this extensive circulation. All major 
design elements are boldly outlined and allow full appreciation of 
this classic design. Moffat & Co. was arguably the most important 
private minting establishment in Gold Rush California, so much so 
that the firm eventually received the federal contract to serve as the 
United States Assay Office in the years prior to the opening of the San 
Francisco Mint. Survivors from the firm’s first $5 gold issue of 1849 
are particularly popular with collectors. 
PCGS# 10240. 


3491 


“1855” Kellogg & Co. $50. Commemorative Restrike. Struck 
August 20, 2001. Gem Proof (PCGS). A simply beautiful coin, both 
sides are as struck with vivid medium gold surfaces and pronounced 
field to device contrast. An impressive souvenir from the treasure 
recovered from the S.S. Central America, the “restrike” version of the 
1855 Kellogg & Co. $50 was struck using new dies made from the 
old, and coined from gold recovered during the excavation of the 
wreck. The obverse depicts a head of Liberty facing left by Ferdinand 
Gruner, with stars around, and the date 1855 below. The reverse shows 
a standing eagle holding a shield, with inscription surrounding. The 
tiny imprint features the striking date and C.H.S. above the eagle, as 
appropriate identification. These were struck under the auspices of the 
California Historical Society. 
Ex S.S. Central America Gold. 


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Desirable Clark, Gruber & Co. 1860 “Mountain Ten” 


3492 


1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $10. K-3. Rarity-5. AU Details— 
Cleaned (PCGS). Warm hues of light olive-gold wash over the 
sharply struck features, including the all important mountain. 
The surfaces are smooth and even, with only a few minor marks 
typical of commercial use. The texture is curiously bright and 
a tad glossy to help explain the PCGS qualifier, but does not 
detract from the overall pleasing appearance of this historic 
type. 

In the late 1850s, while the nation was still reeling from the 
effects of the disastrous Panic of 1857, gold was discovered in the 
Territory of Jefferson, attracting fortune seekers from all over. 
Many prospectors from the East Coast undertook the dangerous 
journey westward, passing through Leavenworth, Kansas where 
Austin and Milton Clark and merchant Emmanuel Gruber had 
set up a provisioning business. Reading about the gold finds 
and hearing the tales told by the prospective settlers, all three 
partners decided to establish a private banking and assay firm 
in what would soon be renamed Colorado. In 1860, the partners 
reached Denver and quickly set up the office of Clark, Gruber 
& Company, which was ready in July that same year to begin 
producing their gold coinage. The precious metal used to make 
Clark, Gruber & Co’s $2.50, $5, and $10 gold pieces did not 
meet federal purity standards, so in order to compensate the 
firm deliberately made their coins overweight, to the point that 


the coins’ intrinsic value exceeded stated face value by about 1%. 
The coins were eagerly accepted and soon Clark, Gruber & Co. 
became by far the largest and most important of the Colorado 
private coiners. 


While the two smaller denominations resembled their federal 
counterparts, the obverses of both the 1860 $10 and 1860 $20 
bore a distinctive if completely fanciful representation of Pike's 
Peak (which in no way resembles the actual mountain), the 
legend PIKE’S PEAK GOLD, and with DENVER below the base 
of the mountain, and finally beneath that the value TEN D. The 
$10 pieces were the first coins to be produced at the new private 
mint, an occasion that was recorded by the Rocky Mountain 
News on July 25, 1860, who were invited to watch the first coins 
come off the press. The issues proved successful and by October 
of 1860, some $120,000 worth in all had been struck. While 
short lived - the subsequent 1861 $10 and 1861 $20 bear designs 
closely resemble regular coinage to facilitate use - the Mountain 
design has since become synonymous with Colorado territorial 
coinage of all types. This is a somewhat more affordable, yet still 
numismatically desirable representative of this classic issue. 

PCGS# 10137. NGC ID: ANK3. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. From our (Stack’s) T. Henry 

Allen Collection sale, February 1977, lot 1127. 


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3493 


1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. $20 Die Trial. K-4a. Rarity-5. Gilt 
Copper. Reeded Edge. About Uncirculated, Damaged, Altered 
Surfaces (Uncertified). Curiously bright golden-yellow surfaces 
and faint hairlining are noted, but the color and matte-like texture 
are both quite pleasing to the eye. There are scattered edge nicks and 
a few peripheral scratches, as well, but sharp detail throughout the 
design will further tempt the specialized collector. Although not as 
rare as once thought, these Clark, Gruber & Co. die trials are still 
scarce. The 1860 K-4a type offered here is particularly desirable given 
the legendary rarity of the firm’s regular issue “Mountain Twenty” of 
the same date. 
PCGS# 10146. NGC ID: F37H. 


3494 


1873 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-728. Rarity-3. Liberty Head. MS- 
67 (NGC). A virtually pristine example, both sides are softly frosted 
in finish with a silky smooth texture. Boldly struck and bathed in 
delightful medium honey-gold patina. While not a major rarity in an 
absolute sense, BG-728 is seldom offered with the superior quality 
and eye appeal embodied in the present example. 

PCGS# 10555. NGC ID: 2BNA. 

NGC Census: 9; 3 finer (all MS-68). 


3495 


1876 Octagonal 50 Cents. BG-951. Rarity-5+. Indian Head. MS-65 
(PCGS). A vivid golden-olive Gem with reflective fields supporting 
crisp, satiny design elements. This is a scarce variety, several examples 
of which are holed, plugged or otherwise (significantly) impaired. In 
PCGS MS-65, the offered coin is even finer than the Jay Roe specimen 
that was certified MS-64 by the same service as of our (Bowers and 
Merena’s) September 2003 offering. 

PCGS# 10809. NGC ID: 2BXK. 

PCGS Population: 8; 0 finer in this category. 


3496 


1880 Round 50 Cents. BG-1068. Rarity-5+. Indian Head. MS-64 
(PCGS). Intensely lustrous semi-prooflike surfaces also offer vivid 
color in deep golden-honey. Conditionally rare Choice Mint State 
quality for this challenging type in the California small denomination 
gold series. 

PCGS# 10897. NGC ID: 2C2K. 

PCGS Population: 4; 0 finer. 


HAWAIIAN CoINs, MEDALS, 
TOKENS AND RELATED 


3497 


1847 Hawaii Cent. Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 Berries. 
MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC. OGH. Seldom offered premium Choice 
Uncirculated quality for the issue, this handsome piece exhibits 
richly original rose-brown patina to hard, frosty surfaces. Tinges of 
faded mint color in the protected areas at the borders add further 
appeal. Sharply struck with only wispy, easily overlooked blemishes 
precluding an even higher numeric grade. The copper coinage of 1847 
was the first for the Hawaiian Islands and several minor varieties - date 
styles and berry counts - are known. Allare fairly elusive, especially in 
Choice Mint State, as above. 
PCGS# 10965. NGC ID: 2C52. 


3498 


1847 Hawaii Cent. Medcalf-Russell 2CC-5. Plain 4, 13 Berries. MS- 
61 BN (PCGS). CAC. Warmly and evenly toned in antique copper- 
brown, this hard and satiny example offers an uncommonly smooth 
appearance for the assigned grade. Blushes of pink, powder blue and 
olive-gold flash into view at more direct lighting angles to further 
enhance the eye appeal. A thin, shallow flan flaw from the lower right 
obverse border is as made and mentioned solely for accuracy. With a 
sharp strike throughout, this is an outstanding BU type candidate to 
represent this early Hawaiian issue. 
PCGS# 10965. NGC ID: 2C52. 


3499 


1882 Hawaii Plantation Token. Haiku Plantation. One Rial. 
Medcalf-Russell TE-15. Reeded Edge. VF-30 BN (NGC). Richly 
original surfaces are awash in deep crimson-copper patina. Close 
inspection reveals light surface build up throughout that becomes 
heavier at the lower right obverse border (NGC has mounted this 
token with the reverse up in the holder). There are no significant 
marks, however, and the in hand appearance is fairly smooth for a 
moderately circulated survivor of this challenging type. All Hawaiian 
plantation tokens are scarce to rare, in fact, and this Haiku Plantation 
piece is sure to see spirited bidding. 
PCGS# 600518. 


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SESSION 4 
PHYSICAL CRYPTOCURRENCY 


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Lot 4004 


WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023, 3:00 PM PT 
LOTS 4001-4168 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


Welcome to the 
June 2023 Physical Cryptocurrency Session 


Dear Collectors, 


I am proud to present the Physical 
Cryptocurrency session of our June 2023 
Showcase Auction—our seventh such 
offering since first entering this market 
in 2021. I also want to extend an appre- 
ciation to all the bidders, consignors, and 
passionate enthusiasts that have made this 
category a success and helped us achieve 
nearly $3 million in prices realized to date. Clearly, these novel 
collectibles have earned their place among the pantheon of tra- 
ditional numismatics. 


Offered in the following pages is a thrilling selection of the 
most formidable crypto rarities, as well as collector-favorites that 
are making their live auction debut. A noteworthy highlight is a 
2013 Casascius “Gold Rim” 1 Bitcoin in silver that is tied for the 
finest known at PCGS with a grade of Proof-69 Deep Cameo. We 
are also excited to be presenting its counterpart from the Lealana 
series in this sale; a 2013 Lealana “Gold B” 1 Bitcoin also graded 
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). An example sold in our April 2022 
auction set the Stack’s Bowers record for a 1 Bitcoin at $108,000. 
Perhaps there will be a new record established by the end of this 
sale. The appearance of either one of these silver rarities would be 
a landmark event, and we are absolutely privileged to be offering 
both in June. 


Also presented from the Casascius series is a 2013 0.1 BTC 
in silver, a pair of scarce 2013 0.5 BTC coins in brass, and a phe- 
nomenal selection of brass 1 BTC including virtually every major 
variety. The prized 2011 “Casacius Error” 1 BTC is represented by 
a gorgeous MS-67 (ANACS), followed by a trio of the underrated 
2012 1 BTC, as well as a pair of Gem 2013 1 BTC coins including 
a MS-67 (PCGS) and a MS-65 (ANACS). 


The Lealana series is also well-represented, including such 
highlights as a desirable four-coin set that includes the 0.1, 0.25, 
0.5, and aforementioned “Gold B” 1 Bitcoin, as well as a three- 
coin set of the rare Buyer Funded, Black Address variety, which 
includes the 0.1, 0.25, and 0.5 Bitcoin. For collectors of the BTCC 
series, we have several “poker chip” types, as well as the rare 0.1 
Bitcoin struck in Titanium. 


Satori coinage is represented by a great mix of Pre-Fork and 
Post-Fork examples, as well as an original 50-coin roll with con- 
secutive serial numbers offered across several lots. We are also 
proud to present the first PCGS-graded examples from the Crypto 
Imperator series to be offered publicly, which should draw the 
attention of an entirely new segment of collectors. 


In addition to the Bitcoin cryptocurrency, there also are sig- 
nificant rarities from the Litecoin currency, including issues by 
Lealana, Cryptovest, and Genesis. 


The Non-Loaded category is marked by an extremely rare 
Redeemed 2011 Casascius Bitcoin Storage Bar and a Redeemed 
Casascius 5 Bitcoin. The Non-Loaded Lealana coinage is high- 
lighted by a silver Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.5 Bitcoin and several 
different varieties of the silver Unfunded 2021 “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 
Bitcoins, among others. 


One behalf of the entire team at Stack’s Bowers Galleries, I wish 
you the best of luck in your bidding! 


Sincerely, 


James McCartney 
Director of Consignments and Numismatics 


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LOADED CRYPTOCURRENCY COINS 


BITCOIN 


Ultra Gem Casascius 0.1 BTC in Silver 
Desirable ANACS Yellow Label 


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4001 


2013 Casascius 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1AgyXnpM. 
Series 3. Silver. MS-68 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. 
Intense reflectivity in the fields contrasts the rich and frosty 
luster across the devices. The present example represents a scare 
public offering of this 0.1 BTC rarity and we are confident that 
only very few survive in such exceptional condition. A similar 
MS-68 PL (ICG) example sold for $13,200 in our March 2023 
sale. 


Just over 800 of this type were issued, though researcher Elias 
Ahonen points out that “these coins were sold in rolls of 20, 
meaning they ended up in relatively few hands.” They also share 


the same hologram style as the silver Series 3 0.5 BTC. It was 
funded on October 2, 2013, at which point Bitcoin was valued 
at around $125. This was an exponential increase from the same 
date the year prior, when it was valued at $12. 


The obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at the 
center with the date, denomination, composition and motto 
surrounding. The devices are boldly rendered with a rich satin 
luster, starkly contrasting the mirrored reflectivity in the fields. 
A golden holographic sticker sits at the center with the Firstbits 
address visible through a rectangular window. 


Public Address: 1[AgyXnpM6WiLL2fA 727 Uz YwF 139LWGnSk9. 


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Dazzling Gem Casascius 0.5 BTC in Brass 
The “Sleeper” Rarity of the Casascius Series 


4002 


2013 Casascius 0.5 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 121rYPuD. 
Series 2. Brass. MS-65 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.5 BTC. With 
just 6 ranking higher at PCGS, this represents an important 
find for the most advanced specialist in this new and exciting 
category. The surfaces are bathed in rich honey-gold shades 
and exhibit untroubled frosty luster across the design elements. 
This piece showcases exceptional quality and eye appeal for the 
assigned grade. An MS-64 (PCGS) example realized $31,200 in 
our April 2022 sale. 


As a whole, the brass 2013 Casascius 0.5 BIC are somewhat 
of an endangered species. While just over 3,100 have been 
documented to be funded, over 27% of those have since been 
peeled and redeemed. Undoubtedly, this series will continue to 
be diminished by unknowing collectors as time goes on. The 
present example is one of only 11 pieces graded by PCGS in all 
grades and just 6 rank higher. 


Public Address: 121rYPuDgFAF5QDNaVq8xBatoXEJicDXFf. 
PCGS# 899205. 
PCGS Population: 2; 6 finer. 


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Casascius 0.5 BTC Rarity 
One of Only 11 at PCGS 


4003 


2013 Casascius 0.5 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1241ZPxy. 
Series 2. Brass. MS-63 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.5 BTC. A lovely 
Choice Mint State example of this underrated Casascius rarity. 
The complexion boasts olive-gold tones and pleasing reflectivity, 
with an area of darker patina beneath the date serving as a 
convenient pedigree marker. A more clever cataloger might 
refer to this as a beauty mark or a “Monroe”. Just 11 have been 
graded by PCGS and these remain decidedly more elusive than 
their larger 1 BTC counterpart. An MS-64 (PCGS) example 
realized $31,200 in our April 2022 sale. 


According to researcher Elias Ahonen, the Series 2 0.5 BTC 
were released on February 17th 2013 in response to the 
significant increase in the price of bitcoin, from around US$14 


to around US$30, in just a few weeks. Issued on a 25.4mm brass 
planchet, the obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at 
center surrounded by a legend listing the date, denomination, 
and the Latin phrase “VIRES IN NUMERIS” that translates as 
“Strength in Numbers.” The reverse features a tamper-resistant 
holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the 
center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private key that, 
once revealed, allows the owner to sign a transaction, thus 
“spending” the bitcoin attached to this coin. 


Public Address: 1241ZPxyrT6NoA8K1ils3hfr6B3 WqLCtxX. 
PCGS# 899205. 
PCGS Population: 1; 10 finer. 


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Magnificent “Gold Rim” 2013 Casascius 1 BTC in Silver 
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) 


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4004 


2013 Casascius “Gold Rim” 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Ag6Y2Pw. Series 3. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 
Loaded with 1 BTC. Produced in a full ounce of .999 fine silver, 
this “Gold Rim” Series 3 Casascius 1 BTC is an astounding 
treasure. It ranks among the very finest graded by PCGS and 
none are ranked higher. The surfaces are brilliant and virtually 
flawless, boasting intense luster and sharp reflectivity on both 
sides. Just 700 “Gold Rim” examples are known for the 2013 
Series 3, compared to 1,300 for the “regular” silver Series 3 and 
6,653 of the brass coins recorded for Series 2 the same year. 
These “Gold Rim” silver Casascius 1 BTC are rarely offered 
publicly, making this a monumental opportunity for the advance 
collector. A similar “Gold B” 1 BTC from the Lealana series sold 
for $108,000 in our April 2022 sale and we expect that collectors 
of the Casascius series will be even more enthusiastic. 


This issue represent the culmination of this denomination that 
began with the brass Series 1 in 2011. By 2013, the production 
quality and security features of these coins had been perfected, 
providing an ideal self-storage solution with a sophisticated and 
attractive finish. Unfortunately, production of the Casascius 
series was ended in 2013 and the opportunity for a Series 4 was 


never realized. Nearly a decade later, the silver Series 3 remains 
heavily prized by both crypto enthusiasts and traditional 
numismatic specialists. 


The obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at the 
center with the date, denomination, composition and motto 
surrounding. The devices are boldly rendered with a rich satin 
luster, starkly contrasting the mirrored reflectivity in the fields. 
An entrancing binary code decorates the border on the reverse, 
set against mirrored fields. A golden holographic sticker 
sits at the center with the Firstbits address visible through a 
rectangular window. The edge of the hologram also features a 
“laser rimming” technique which was intended as an additional 
security feature. 


Specialist Elias Ahonen reveals that this variety is “derived from 
the Series 3 1 BTC 2013 coins of which 2000 were originally 
made. 700 of them were converted to this “Gold Rim” version 
by Casascius...this [gold] plating is of a higher quality than that 
of the Series 2 10 BTC 2012 “Gold B’ coins.” 


Public Address: 1Ag6Y2PwW MdcJm5FHJbukRkaJRx8b9H YbP. 
PCGS# 902817. 
PCGS Population: 7; none finer. 


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Historic MS-67 (ANACS) 2011 Casascius “Error” 1 BTC 
The First Funded Physical Bitcoin Ever Produced 


4005 


2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 16ppVhXt. 
Series 1. CASACIUS Error. Brass. MS-67 (ANACS). Loaded 
with 1 BTC. This 2011 Casascius 1 Bitcoin is a truly historic 
piece, representing the very first funded physical bitcoin ever 
produced. Announced on September 6th, 2011, the issue served 
as the prototype for the category which would eventually expand 
to around 60 different iterations of physical cryptocurrency. The 
surfaces display beautiful satiny luster and olive gold coloration. 
A lesser graded MS-66 (ANACS) example realized $57,600 in 
our March 2023 sale. At MS-67 (ANACS), the preset specimen 
ranks as one of the very finest known survivors and will serve as 
a crowning jewel in an advanced collection. 


This piece is readily identified as the CASACIUS Error variety 
by the misspelling of Casascius at the right and left borders 
of the reverse hologram. A parallel could be drawn to the 
misspelling of CURRENCY as “CURENCY” on the historic 
“1776” Continental Dollar. Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, 
the obverse features the Bitcoin currency symbol at center 
surrounded by a legend listing the date, denomination, and the 
Latin phrase “VIRES IN NUMERIS” that translates as “Strength 
in Numbers.” This phrase is also featured on the popular 
Lealana coin series but is listed there in Hawaiian as “IKAIKA I 
HELU NUI” The reverse features a holographic sticker with the 
firstbits address printed at the center. Beneath the holographic 
sticker is the private address that allows the owner to redeem 
the value of the bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away. 


Public Address: 16pp VhXtvhjUFebaDJepiJ YxG79q4xSgFW. 


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2012 Casascius 1 BTC Rarity 
Only 2 Finer at PCGS 


4006 


2012 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1CSYMqE5. Series 
2. Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). Loaded with 1 BTC. A sensational 
Gem example with lovely olive-gold coloration and strong 
luster. It ranks among the finest examples graded by PCGS and 
only two are listed higher. While the 2011 and 2013 Casascius 
1 BTC appear with relative frequency, the 2012 1 BTC is very 
scarce on the market. According to researcher Elias Ahonen, 
only 4,089 2012 1 BTC were issued, which was less than half of 
the 8,352 that would be issued for the 2013 1 BTC. Over 30% of 
the 2012 1 BTC have since been peeled and redeemed, making 
this exceptional loaded example a true prize for collectors. A 
similar MS-66 (PCGS) example realized $60,000 in our March 
2023 Sale. 


Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the 
Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend 
listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase “VIRES 
IN NUMERIS” that translates as “Strength in Numbers.” The 
reverse features a tamper-resistant holographic sticker with the 
firstbits address printed at the center. Beneath the holographic 
sticker is the private key that, once revealed, allows the owner 
to sign a transaction, thus “spending” the bitcoin attached to 
this coin. 


PublicAddress: 1CSYMqE5WKB5b24yMxWJS24c8PJmyrqrFC. 
PCGS# 903008. 
PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer. 


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Choice 2012 Casascius 1 BTC in Brass 
One of Only 8 at PCGS 


4007 


2012 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1CccCPor. Series 2. 
Brass. MS-63 (PCGS). Loaded with 1 BTC. A pleasing example of 
this elusive denomination from the prized Casascius brass series. 
Richly toned in olive-gold patina with flashes of reflectivity glowing 
beneath in the fields. Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse 
features the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a 
legend listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase “VIRES 
IN NUMERIS” that translates as “Strength in Numbers.” The reverse 
features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address printed at the 
center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private address that 
allows the owner to redeem the value of the bitcoin once the sticker 
is peeled away. 


According to researcher Elias Ahonen, only 4,089 2012 1 BTC were 
issued, which was less than half of the 8,352 that would be issued 
for the 2013 1 BTC. Over 30% of the 2012 1 BTC have since been 
peeled and redeemed, making this loaded example a true prize for 
collectors. While the 2011 and 2013 Casascius 1 BTC appear with 
relative frequency, the 2012 1 BTC is incredibly elusive on the market 
in all grades. 


Public Address: 1CccCPorrrx6R7n3LvStE4i263du42vCnw. 
PCGS# 903008. 
PCGS Population: 1; 7 finer. 


Desirable 2012 Casascius 1 Bitcoin in Brass 


4008 


2012 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1Cc8DZBv. Series 2. 
Brass. MS-62 (ICG). Loaded with 1 BTC. An excellent opportunity 
to acquire an example from this elusive mintage, which is far more 
rare than either the 2011 or 2013 Casascius issues. Over 30% of the 
2012 1 BTC have been peeled and redeemed, making this loaded 
example an absolute treasure. 


The surfaces exhibit sandy-gold coloration with traces of deeper 
patina in areas. It was funded over a decade ago on November 13, 
2012. During that month, Bitcoin boasted an average closing price 
of US$11.44. More recently, an MS-66 (PCGS) example sold for 
$60,000 in our March 2023 sale. 


Public Address: 1Cc8DZBvPgPzJUutG6BCrcasTLfmljMZys. 


PCGS# 893439. 


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Superb MS-67 (PCGS) 2013 Casascius 1 BTC in Brass 
Just 2 Finer at PCGS 


4009 


2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 13M7FuLE Series 
2. Brass. MS-67 (PCGS). Loaded with 1BTC. Though originally 
funded to the face value on December 6, 2013, inspection of the 
Public Address reveals it received two additional transactions of 
0.00000001 BTC each on July 10, 2017. Therefore, the address 
associated with this coin actually contains 1.00000002 BTC, 
which offers a small bonus for the winning bidder. 


One of the most popular issues of the entire Casascius series, 
just about 8,350 of the 2013 Series 2 1 BTC were funded in 
2013 and 2014. Elias Ahonen notes that a “2014 [dated] version 
would have surely been even more numerous had Casascius not 
ended the sale of pre-funded coins.” Since being released, over 
35% of these coins have been peeled and redeemed. This issue 


remains coveted in loaded condition and an MS-66 (PCGS) 
example sold for $66,000 in our April 2022 sale. 


Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the 
Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend 
listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase “VIRES 
IN NUMERIS” that translates as “Strength in Numbers.” The 
reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address 
printed at the center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the 
private address that allows the owner to redeem the value of the 
bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away. 


Public Address: 13M7FuLFdtu7JbDuhNrwmpLuHG9fSBCdTJ 
PCGS# 892615. 
PCGS Population: 8; 2 finer. 


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Dazzling Gem 2013 Casascius 1 BTC 
Desirable ANACS Yellow Label 


4010 


2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 13BMFDKm. 
Series 2. Brass. MS-65 (ANACS). Loaded with 1 BTC. This 
piece was funded just over a decade ago on Cinco de Mayo in 
2013 (May 5, 2013) at a closing price of about US$115. In total, 
just about 8,350 of these 2013-dated Series 2 coins were funded 
across 2013 and 2014. Since being released, however, over 35% 
of these coins have been peeled and redeemed. Elias Ahonen 
notes that a “2014 [dated] version would have surely been even 
more numerous had Casascius not ended the sale of pre-funded 
coins: 


An MS-64 (ANACS) example of this type realized $51,600 in 
our March 2023 sale. This MS-65 (ANACS) is undoubtedly 


superior in both technical quality and eye appeal and should 
compel even greater excitement among collectors. 


Issued on a 28.5mm brass planchet, the obverse features the 
Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend 
listing the date, denomination, and the Latin phrase “VIRES 
IN NUMERIS” that translates as “Strength in Numbers.” The 
reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address 
printed at the center. Beneath the holographic sticker is the 
private address that allows the owner to redeem the value of the 
bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away. 


Public Address: 13BMFDKmHzxkUg9 Yp8wk5MQSsX4Vf2vprj. 


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Prized 2013 Lealana 0.1 BTC Rarity in Silver 
Part of 4-Coin Set #51 


4011 


2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1BTCMinT. 
Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Silver. Proof-69 
Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. This silver 
denomination is undoubtedly a collector favorite and subject 
to a relentless demand that far outpaces supply. According to 
Elias Ahonen’s cryptocurrency Encyclopedia, 2,000 Lealana 0.1 
Bitcoins were issued in silver across all varieties. However, this 
Black Address, Serialized example is a notable rarity with only 
490 issued for the variety, many of which have since been peeled 
and redeemed. It represents the limited run of pre-funded 
Lealana coins, offered before the Buyer Funded format was 
instituted in May 2014 to comply with regulations. 


The current Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) example is one of 
only 7 graded by that service. It is also accompanied by the 
original Certificate of Authenticity. A similar example sold for 
$15,600 in our April 2022 auction. 


It was issued on a 25mm planchet of % ounce of .999 fine silver 
and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint. On the obverse is 
the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded by a legend 
listing the denomination, composition, and the Hawaiian 


phrase “IKAIKA I HELU NUI” that translates as “Strength in 
Numbers.” This phrase is also featured on the Casascius coin 
series but is listed there in Latin as “Vires In Numeris” The 
reverse features a holographic sticker with the serial number 
at left and the public address visible through a rectangular 
window. Beneath the holographic sticker is the private address 
that allows the owner to redeem the value of the bitcoin once 
the sticker is peeled away. 


It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver 
Lealana 4-Coin Set #51 offered individually in the following 
lots. Featuring the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 1 BTC 
denominations, each coin in the set is marked with the serial 
number #51, making it one of the earliest sets issued by Lealana 
creator Noah Luis, aka “smoothie.” Though offered individually, 
an advanced collector could potentially acquire all four coins 
and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 1BTCMinTsrNHBeue6nnc8x2kaDUg3m1 lje. 
PCGS# 891659. 
PCGS: 2; 5 finer. 


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Exceptional Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) 


Lealana 0.25 BTC Rarity in Silver 
From Original 4-Coin Set #51 


4012 


2013 Lealana 0.25 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1BTC2k5c. 
Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Silver. Proof-69 
Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.25 BTC. This is very 
scarce example from the Lealana series with only 290 of this 
variety issued, according to researcher Elias Ahonen. It is 
undoubtedly among the more elusive denominations of the 
physical cryptocurrency category. While the smaller 0.1 BTC 
and larger 0.5 BTC coins trade with some frequency, these are 
often tightly held by advanced specialists. A similar example 
sold for $38,400 in our April 2022 sale. Also included in this lot 
is the original Certificate of Authenticity. 


Graded Proof-69 Deep Cameo by PCGS, it ranks as one of only 
5 at that service. Issued on a 30mm planchet of 1/2 ounce of 
.999 fine silver and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the 
obverse features the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination 


while the reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits 
address visible at center. it is also notable for the “laser rimming” 
of the reverse hologram, which acts as an additional security 
feature and was used on only select series. 


It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver 
Lealana 4-Coin Set #51 offered individually in the adjacent 
lots. Featuring the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 1 BTC 
denominations, each coin in the set is marked with the serial 
number 51, making it one of the earliest sets issued by Lealana 
creator Noah Luis, aka “smoothie.” Though offered individually, 
an advanced collector could potentially acquire all four coins 
and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 1BTC2k5cZUW9LsiQ82VbSqY49BRuaFKJRk. 
PCGS# 892108. 
PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer. 


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Exceptional Ultra Gem Proof 2013 Lealana 0.5 BTC in Silver 
From Original 4-Coin Set #51 


4013 


2013 Lealana 0.5 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1BTCykc3. 
Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Silver. Proof-68 
Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.5 BTC. A captivating 
and nearly-flawless specimen. According to researcher Elias 
Ahonen, just 700 were issued of this denomination and only 
290 of this specific variety, making this a very scarce example. 
Graded Proof-68 Deep Cameo, this 0.5 BTC ranks as one of 
only 5 at PCGS. A similar example of this type sold for $66,000 
in our April 2022 sale. 


Issued on a 39mm planchet of 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features 
the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse 
features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible 
at center. Additionally, it is noteworthy for the “partial binary” 
design on the reverse that lists the silver content at the edge, 


which is a radical change from the style seen on the lower 
denominations. Also included is the original Certificate of 
Authenticity. 


It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver 
Lealana 4-Coin Set #51 offered individually in the adjacent 
lots. Featuring the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 1 BTC 
denominations, each coin in the set is marked with the serial 
number 51, making it one of the earliest sets issued by Lealana 
creator Noah Luis, aka “smoothie.” Though offered individually, 
an advanced collector could potentially acquire all four coins 
and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 1BTCykc3mkt]goqsghsXZKY XShp76QYyYs. 
PCGS# 892107. 
PCGS Population: 3; 2 finer. 


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Magnificent Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) 


2013 Lealana “Gold B” 1 Bitcoin 
From Original 4-Coin Set #51 


4014 


2013 Lealana “Gold B” 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1BTCNTMv. Serial No. 51. Black Address, Serialized. Gold- 
Plated Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 
1 BTC. This is an elusive and heavily prized 2013 Lealana 
“Gold B” 1 Bitcoin, one of the key issues to the entire physical 
cryptocurrency series. A similar example of this type sold for 
$108,000 in our April 2022 sale. 


According to researcher Elias Ahonen in his Encyclopedia of 
Physical Bitcoins and Crypto-Currencies, just 290 of this variety 
were ever produced. Ahonen also points out that this issue “can 
be seen as a direct counterpart competitor to the Casascius 1 
BTC “Gold B” Series 3 2013 coin, as both were released in the 
same year with identical specs” Graded Proof-69 Deep Cameo, 
it is as captivating as it is pristine and ranks as one of just three 
graded at PCGS. 


Issued on a 39mm planchet of 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features 
the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse 


features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address 
visible at center. Flashy gold-plated design elements on both 
sides beautifully distinguish this issue from the fractional 
denominations in the series. Virtually flawless surfaces and 
deeply reflective mirrors are complemented by flares of powder- 
blue and bronze patina at the edges of the hologram. Also 
included is the original Certificate of Authenticity. 


It is presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver 
Lealana 4-Coin Set #51 offered individually in the adjacent 
lots. Featuring the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, 0.5 BTC, and 1 BTC 
denominations, each coin in the set is marked with the serial 
number 51, making it one of the earliest sets issued by Lealana 
creator Noah Luis, aka “smoothie.” Though offered individually, 
an advanced collector could potentially acquire all four coins 
and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 
1BTCNTMvUASASiJFbaW2yckgZCKXq5aFT4. 
PCGS# 892109. 
PCGS Population: 3; none finer. 


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Incredibly Rare Buyer Funded, 


Black Address Lealana 0.1 BTC in Silver 
Offered as Part of 3-Coin Set# 161 


4015 


2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 15t4yytc. Serial 
No. 161. Buyer Funded, Black Address, Serialized. Silver. 
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. This 
buyer-funded example with a black firstbits address is a great 
rarity as one of only 10 issued. It is considered part of the 
limited Series 1 Lealana coins, offered before the address color 
was changed to green in May 2014 to comply with regulations. 


This variety remains particularly sentimental to our firm because 
an example was featured as the very first physical crypto coin 
we ever presented at auction. That coin, Serial Number 3605, 
sold for $33,600 in our November 2021 sale and kick-started a 
category that has since gone on to witness nearly $3 million in 
prices realized. Bidders are now even more keenly aware of the 
significant opportunity that the present coin, #161, represents. 


Issued on a 25mm planchet of %4 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features a 
holographic sticker with the serial number at left and the public 
address visible through a rectangular window. The words “Buyer 
Funded” are also printed near the top. Beneath the holographic 
sticker is the private address that allows the owner to redeem 


the value of the bitcoin once the sticker is peeled away. On the 
reverse is the Bitcoin currency symbol at center surrounded bya 
legend listing the denomination, composition, and the Hawaiian 
phrase “IKAIKA I HELU NUI” that translates as “Strength in 
Numbers.” This phrase is also featured on the Casascius coin 
series but is listed there in Latin as “Vires In Numeris.” 


Also included is the original Certificate of Authenticity issued 
by Lealana which features a special authentication hologram 
and the signature of series creator Noah Luis, also know as 
“smoothie” within the crypto community. 


Itis presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver Lealana 
3-Coin Set offered individually in the adjacent lots. Featuring 
the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, and 0.5 BTC denominations, each coin 
in the set is marked with the serial number 161. Though offered 
individually, an advanced collector could potentially acquire all 
three coins and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 15t4yytcyWs565bS9 1 WRdbhURs2pBFkEZ6. 
PCGS# 921846. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Buyer Funded, Black Address 0.25 Bitcoin Rarity 
Offered as Part of 3-Coin Set# 161 


4016 


2013 Lealana 0.25 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1 HbFfJ7M. Serial 
No. 161. Buyer Funded, Black Address, Serialized. Silver. 
Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.25 BTC. A truly 
exciting example of this 0.25 Lealana bitcoin with remarkable 
Deep Cameo reflectivity and nearly perfect surfaces. While 
the 0.25 BTC denomination is elusive in general, this Buyer 
Funded, Black Address example is exponentially more rare with 
just 10 reportedly struck and an untold number of those peeled 
or unfunded to begin with. Issued on a 30mm planchet of 1/2 
ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest Territorial 
Mint, the obverse features the Bitcoin symbol, date, and 
denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker 
with the firstbits address visible at center. A more common Pre- 
Funded variety sold for $38,400 in our April 2022 sale. 


Also included is the original Certificate of Authenticity issued 
by Lealana which features a special authentication hologram 
and the signature of series creator Noah Luis, also know as 
“smoothie” within the crypto community. 


Itis presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver Lealana 
3-Coin Set offered individually in the adjacent lots. Featuring 
the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, and 0.5 BTC denominations, each coin 
in the set is marked with the serial number 161. Though offered 
individually, an advanced collector could potentially acquire all 
three coins and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 1 HbFfJ7MC8gBg5WjCDZuv92LorhpT ZmZbd. 
PCGS# 921847. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Extremely Rare Buyer Funded, Black Address Lealana 0.5 BTC 
Offered as Part of 3-Coin Set# 161 


4017 


2013 Lealana 0.5 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 19RuHG2X. 
Serial No. 161. Buyer Funded, Black Address, Serialized. 
Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 0.5 BTC. 
This Buyer Funded, Black Address example is an incredible 
rarity from the Lealana series with a reported mintage of only 
10 coins, according to specialist Elias Ahonen. It is likely that 
many of these remain unfunded or were redeemed and the 
actual number of surviving loaded examples like this one is 
possibly fewer than 5. An example of the more common Pre- 
Funded variety sold for $66,000 in our April 2022 sale, and 
collector demand has certainly increased in the year since. 


Issued on a 39mm planchet of 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features 
the Bitcoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse 
features a laser-rimmed holographic sticker with the firstbits 
address visible at center. Additionally, it is noteworthy for the 


“partial binary” design on the reverse that lists the silver content 
at the edge, which is a radical change from the style seen on the 
lower denominations. 


Also included is the original Certificate of Authenticity issued 
by Lealana which features a special authentication hologram 
and the signature of series creator Noah Luis, also know as 
“smoothie” within the crypto community. 


Itis presented in this sale as part of an original 2013 Silver Lealana 
3-Coin Set offered individually in the adjacent lots. Featuring 
the 0.1 BTC, 0.25 BTC, and 0.5 BTC denominations, each coin 
in the set is marked with the serial number 161. Though offered 
individually, an advanced collector could potentially acquire all 
three coins and keep the set intact. 


Public Address: 19RuHG2XZJJP8z75gnA4ewkt1J4Tdtfl Wz. 
PCGS# 921844. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Rare Green Address Lealana 0.1 BTC 
Top Pop MS-67 (PCGS) 


4018 


2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 19dbaQQ4. Serial 
No. 5242. No Buyer Funded, Green Address, Serialized. Brass. 
MS-67 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. This Superb Gem example 
represents an unreported variety that is undoubtedly very rare for the 
brass Lealana 0.1 BTC issue. Featured is a green firstbits address and 
a serialized hologram sticker, though the “Buyer Funded” etching 
on the hologram is notably absent. Just four distinct varieties are 
reported for this issue in Elias Ahonen’s Encyclopedia including Non- 
Serialized Black Address, Serialized Black Address, Buyer Funded 
Black Address, and (Buyer Funded) Green Address. The present 
combination, however goes unlisted. A similar example sold for 
$5,280 in our March 2023 sale. 


The Buyer Funded format was introduced circa May 2014 in 
response to new federal requirements from the Financial Crimes 


Enforcement Network (FINCEN). Under the new format, buyers of 
these Lealana coins were responsible for sending the cryptocurrency 
to the coin’s address themselves at a later time. While the first 100 
coins released under this format still used the original black firstbits, 
the words BUYER FUNDED were clearly etched into the hologram 
sticker. Once these black firstbits were used up, Lealana began using 
green firstbits to denote this new generation of coinage. This coin 
is evidently a rare transitional piece pairing a new green firstbits 
address with an old-style hologram without the BUYER FUNDED 
etching. 


Public Address: 19dbaQQ4PhoVoXpfX3dzz7m9FaB1DoLPtQ. 
PCGS# 903651. 
PCGS Population: 4; none finer. 


2021 Lealana 0.01 BTC with Rainbow Design A 
Offered as Part of 5-Coin Set #3 


4019 


2021 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
17DYtprn. Serial No. 3. Rainbow Design A. Nickel Brass. MS- 
64 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. The current Choice example 
displays the Rainbow Design A, which features a Hawaiian-inspired 
“tribal” pattern across the central Bitcoin symbol. This coin is being 
presented in this sale as part of a matched 5-coin nickel-brass set 
offered individually in the neighboring lots. Included are one example 
of each variety from this issue and every coin is marked with serial 
number #3. While offered individually, an advanced collector could 
conceivably acquire all 5 lots and keep the set complete. 


This issue was released in brass and nickel-plated brass compositions 
which were paired with one of four separate holographic Rainbow 
finishes that were applied to the obverse. In total, 10 different 


varieties were released. While the non-Rainbow Brass and Nickel- 
Plated varieties carried mintages of 2,000 pieces, each of the Rainbow 
varieties featured a maximum mintage of 140 coins. 


This coins are also accompanied by very special matched Certificates 
of Authenticity that outline the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, these special 
COAs are hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and 
feature an authentication hologram sticker on the back. These COAs 
were provided by Lealana through a private commission for these 
sets and represent the only such COAs for this series. 


Public Address: 17DYtprnHqupjTvPdH8mrVxcCc8QieFe33. 
PCGS# 916430. 
PCGS Population: 2; 9 finer. 


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2021 Lealana 0.01 BTC with Rainbow Design B 
Offered as Part of 5-Coin Set #3 


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2021 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
12yuWese. Serial No. 3. Rainbow Design B. Nickel Brass. MS- 
66 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. This special Rainbow Design 
B features nearly complete rainbow coloration across the Bitcoin 
symbol with hints of the “tribal” pattern throughout. A holographic 
security sticker dominates the central reverse, while the very edge 
of the reverse reveals the coin’s serial number and the full public 
address. 


This coin is being presented in this sale as part of a matched 5-coin 
nickel-brass set offered individually in the neighboring lots. Included 
are one example of each variety from this issue and every coin 
is marked with serial number #3. While offered individually, an 


advanced collector could conceivably acquire all 5 lots and keep the 
set complete. 


This coins are also accompanied by very special matched Certificates 
of Authenticity that outline the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, these special 
COAs are hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and 
feature an authentication hologram sticker on the back. These COAs 
were provided by Lealana through a private commission for these 
sets and represent the only such COAs for this series. 


Public Address: 12yuWesevK4LfV BSaDY UMSDDAfUfEEq82L. 
PCGS# 916430. 
PCGS Population: 5; 2 finer. 


Rainbow Design C Lealana 0.01 BTC in Nickel Brass 
Offered as Part of 5-Coin Set #3 


4021 


2021 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Fe1jM3M. Serial No. 3. Rainbow Design C. Nickel Brass. MS-67 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. A dazzling Gem example of Rainbow 
Design C from this innovative Lealana issue. Design C features the 
“tribal” pattern on the Bitcoin symbol and also a vibrant ring of 
rainbow iridescence around the edge. The Nickel Brass composition 
delivery frosty luster and allows the holographic vibrancy of the 
Rainbow Design to fully dazzle under direct lighting. 


This coin is being presented in this sale as part of a matched 5-coin 
nickel-brass set offered individually in the neighboring lots. Included 
are one example of each variety from this issue and every coin 
is marked with serial number #3. While offered individually, an 


advanced collector could conceivably acquire all 5 lots and keep the 
set complete. 


This coins are also accompanied by very special matched Certificates 
of Authenticity that outline the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, these special 
COAs are hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and 
feature an authentication hologram sticker on the back. These COAs 
were provided by Lealana through a private commission for these 
sets and represent the only such COAs for this series. 


Public Address: 1FeljM3MhaMkUK5o0uRUPQ9EoPJjeBwuSrb. 
PCGS# 916430. 
PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer. 


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The Sole Finest PCGS-Graded 2021 Lealana 0.01 BTC 
Offered as Part of 5-Coin Set #3 


4022 


2021 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1CxivXVE. Serial No. 3. Rainbow Design D. Nickel Brass. MS-68 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. One of just 140 struck, this Rainbow 
Design D in Nickel Brass is a scarce and captivating variety from 
this new entry into the Lealana series. Design D features the “tribal” 
pattern across the Bitcoin symbol and also four smaller holographic 
Bitcoin symbols printed in the fields around the design elements. 
With a grade of MS-68, it ranks as the sole finest of this Lealana issue 
graded by PCGS across all finishes and varieties. 


This coin is being presented in this sale as part of a matched 5-coin 
nickel-brass set offered individually in the neighboring lots. Included 
are one example of each variety from this issue and every coin 
is marked with serial number #3. While offered individually, an 


advanced collector could conceivably acquire all 5 lots and keep the 
set complete. 


This coins are also accompanied by very special matched Certificates 
of Authenticity that outline the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, these special 
COAs are hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and 
feature an authentication hologram sticker on the back. These COAs 
were provided by Lealana through a private commission for these 
sets and represent the only such COAs for this series. 


Public Address: 1CxivX VFo6acXPDfj}dBLR9kKU7KwwdvbQiv. 
PCGS# 916430. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. 


2021 Lealana 0.01 BTC in Nickel Brass 
Offered as Part of 5-Coin Set #3 


4023 


2021 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1BGhiXPF., Serial No. 3. Normal Finish. Nickel Brass. MS-65 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. With the release of these 2021 0.01 
BTC pieces, Lealana introduced a new generation of collectors to 
their product line and also set a new bar for integrity among physical 
crypto producers. Gleaming pearly-silver coloration and satiny luster 
is prominent across both sides. It is one of just 2,000 struck for the 
regular, non-Rainbow variety. 


This coin is being presented in this sale as part of a matched 5-coin 
nickel-brass set offered individually in the neighboring lots. Included 
are one example of each variety from this issue and every coin 
is marked with serial number #3. While offered individually, an 


advanced collector could conceivably acquire all 5 lots and keep the 
set complete. 


This coins are also accompanied by very special matched Certificates 
of Authenticity that outline the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, these special 
COAs are hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and 
feature an authentication hologram sticker on the back. These COAs 
were provided by Lealana through a private commission for these 
sets and represent the only such COAs for this series. 


Public Address: 1BGhiXPFiQtdtVQCzZHPMHwbNZgVLBthgCs. 
PCGS# 916430. 
PCGS Population: 2; 7 finer. 


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Virtually Perfect 2016 BTCC 1K Bits 0.001 BTC 


4024 


2016 BTCC 1K Bits “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Kd5gpfthT. Serial No. F00849. Series C. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. A similar MS-69 example realized $2,400 in our 
August 2022 sale, indicating tremendous collector demand. This 
series of 1K chips debuted in November 2016 and 4,000 were issued 
that year. The obverse features the denomination boldly printed at 
the center and the reverse features a holographic sticker with the 
public “firstbits” address visible through a rectangular window. 
Beneath the sticker is a QR code with a private address that allows 
the cryptocurrency to be redeemed and added to a wallet. 


These “poker chips” were first issued in 2016 by the bitcoin exchange 
BTCC in six denominations ranging 1K to 500K “bits” Each 


denomination is color-coded and represents a fraction of a bitcoin 
including white 1K (0.001 BTC), red 5K (0.005 BTC), blue 10K (0.01 
BTC), green 25K (0.025 BTC), black 100K (0.1 BTC), and purple 
500K (0.5 BTC). Most were offered as part of six-coin sets containing 
one of each denomination, though customers also had the option 
of ordering custom configurations or bulk 20-chip rolls. Intended 
as an affordable and fun way of participating in the cryptocurrency 
market, these BTCC poker chips remain incredibly popular among 
both sophisticated bitcoin collectors and those just dipping their toes 
into this exciting category. 


Public Address: 1Kd5gpfthTK5UJmRd9vm4TDXtWCeg7K65X. 


Superior MS-69 (PCGS) BTCC 0.05 BTC Poker Chip 
One of Only Four at PCGS 


4025 


2017 BTCC 5K Bits “Poker Chip” 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1PP35U56W. Serial No. E01676. Series C. Clay Composite. MS- 
69 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.005 BTC. Just 2,000 of the 2017 Red 
5K Bits were released, spanning the serial number range E01501 
to #E03500. The obverse features the denomination boldly printed 
at the center and the reverse features a holographic sticker with 
the public “firstbits” address visible through a rectangular window. 
Beneath the sticker is a QR code with a private address that allows 
the cryptocurrency to be redeemed and added to a wallet. A 2016 
example of this denomination sold for $3,120 in our June 2022 
Auction. 


These “poker chips” were first issued in 2016 by the bitcoin exchange 
BTCC in six denominations ranging 1K to 500K “bits” Each 
denomination is color-coded and represents a fraction of a bitcoin 
including white 1K (0.001 BTC), red 5K (0.005 BTC), blue 10K (0.01 
BTC), green 25K (0.025 BTC), black 100K (0.1 BTC), and purple 
500K (0.5 BTC). Most were offered as part of six-coin sets containing 


one of each denomination, though customers also had the option 
of ordering custom configurations or bulk 20-chip rolls. Intended 
as an affordable and fun way of participating in the cryptocurrency 
market, these BTCC poker chips remain incredibly popular among 
both sophisticated bitcoin collectors and those just dipping their toes 
into this exciting category. 


The issuer BTCC was founded in June 2011 as BTCChina and it 
was the first bitcoin exchange in that country. By October 2014 it 
had become the world’s second largest bitcoin exchange by volume 
and it was official rebranded as BTCC in 2015. It remains the 
longest-running cryptocurrency exchange in the world and is now 
headquartered in London, UK. Famed bitcoin entrepreneur Bobby 
Lee currently serves as CEO. 


Public Address: 1PP35U56WHa8ZZsNtq5mJT WbLk24cNu9D3. 
PCGS# 915376. 
PCGS: 1; 3; finer. 


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Rare 2016 BTCC 0.1 BTC Poker Chip 
One of Just 4 at PCGS 


4026 


2016 BTCC 100K Bits “Poker Chip” 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Firstbits IKLFAUN1UZ. Serial No. B01076. Series C. Clay 
Composite. MS-69 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. An exciting 
offering from the debut 2016 issue of the type which represents 
the very first example to be offered by our firm. It is one of 
just 1,200 coins struck and over 25% have been peeled and 
redeemed. A similar MS-69 (PCGS) example from the more 
available 2017 issue sold for $7,800 in our March 2023 sale. 


These “poker chips” were first issued in 2016 by the bitcoin 
exchange BTCC in six denominations ranging 1K to 500K “bits”. 
Each denomination is color-coded and represents a fraction of 
a bitcoin including white 1K (0.001 BTC), red 5K (0.005 BTC), 
blue 10K (0.01 BTC), green 25K (0.025 BTC), black 100K 
(0.1 BTC), and purple 500K (0.5 BTC). Most were offered as 
part of six-coin sets containing one of each denomination, 
though customers also had the option of ordering custom 
configurations or bulk 20-chip rolls. Intended as an affordable 


and fun way of participating in the cryptocurrency market, 
these BTCC poker chips remain incredibly popular among both 
sophisticated bitcoin collectors and those just dipping their toes 
into this exciting category. 


The issuer BTCC was founded in June 2011 as BT'CChina and 
it was the first bitcoin exchange in that country. By October 
2014 it had become the world’s second largest bitcoin exchange 
by volume and it was official rebranded as BTCC in 2015. It 
remains the longest-running cryptocurrency exchange in the 
world and is now headquartered in London, UK. Famed bitcoin 
entrepreneur Bobby Lee currently serves as CEO. 


Public Address: 
1KLFAUN1UZi3k4QmkzPV43vHXoeBHgx97E. 
PCGS# 915375. 
PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer. 


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Incredible Titanium BTCC 0.1 Bitcoin 
With Original Box and Certificate of Authenticity 


4027 


2018 BTCC 100K Bits 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1A4ZFmP3u. Serial No. W00525. Series V. Titanium. MS- 
67 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. This Titanium 100K Bits 
specimen is an important offering that represents one of the 
most elusive issues in the cryptocurrency category. The surfaces 
are nearly flawless and feature a pearly satin luster. This series 
debuted in June 2018 with a mintage of just 900 pieces, boasting 
exceptional production quality and “spacecraft-grade” titanium. 
The orange holograms used on these 2018 issues indicate they 
were funded with Bitcoin mined after the hard fork of August 
2017. 


An example of the larger 0.5 BTC of this type sold for $26,400 
in our August 2022 sale, indicating tremendous collector 
demand for this Titanium series. This 0.1 BTC is actually the 
smallest Titanium denomination issued by BTCC, making it a 


crowning jewel for collectors seeking an example of this exotic 
composition. 


The issuer BTCC was founded in June 2011 as BTCChina and 
it was the first bitcoin exchange in that country. By October 
2014 it had become the world’s second largest bitcoin exchange 
by volume and it was official rebranded as BTCC in 2015. It 
remains the longest-running cryptocurrency exchange in the 
world and is now headquartered in London, UK. Famed bitcoin 
entrepreneur Bobby Lee currently serves as CEO. 


Also included with this coin is the original box and Certificate 
of Authenticity. 
Public Address: 
1A4ZFmP3u18gkvPJCwCtkKpGokWKmWYV 1bil. 

PCGS# 913875. 

PCGS Population: 10; 2 finer. 


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MS-67 (PCGS) BTCC 0.1 Bitcoin in Titanium 
Just 2 Finer at PCGS 


4028 


2018 BICC 100K Bits 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1FZ76f6Qxh. Serial No. W00603. Series V. Titanium. MS- 
67 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.1 BTC. An exceptional example of 
this prized Titanium issue that ranks as one of just 900 struck. 
These were funded by fresh Bitcoin that was mined after the 
August 2017 hard fork, as indicated by the orange hologram. 
The surfaces of this Gem example gleam with pearlescent silver 
coloration and remain virtually flawless under magnification. 
Just 2 coins are graded finer by PCGS. 


BTCC launched the titanium V Series in May 2016 with a 1 
BTC coin and shortly followed with 5 BTC and 0.5 BTC issues. 
The present 0.1 BCT is among the last releases from this series 
and represents the smallest denomination in the series. Because 
of this, it is subject to tremendous collector demand as the most 
approachable issue in this exotic metal. Also included with this 
coin is the original box and Certificate of Authenticity. 


Public Address: 1FZ76f6Qxh5ro2AqQTFk4ig1 T9HRpqpuWK. 
PCGS# 913875. 
PCGS Population: 10; 2 finer. 


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Rare and Desirable 2018 Crypto Imperator 
“Rocket” 0.006139 BTC 


The Only Example at PCGS 


4029 


2018 Crypto Imperator “Rocket” 0.006139 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Firstbits 180PwdtZ. Serial No. 31. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.006139 BTC. An exciting offering that 
represents the first our firm has handled and also the only example 
graded by PCGS. These coins were released on July 21, 2018 on the 
BitcoinTalk.org forum with a mintage of just 100 pieces. Their unusual 
and interesting denomination is explained as a reference to “the time 
it took Apollo XI to enter Equigravisphere (61 hours and 39 minutes), 
which is the point where the gravity from the Moon was equal to the 
one of the Earth” 


This lunar theme is echoed in a prominent battle cry among today’s 
crypto enthusiasts that their currency will go “to the moon’, or see a 
very sharp increase in value. Since the time this issue was released in 
2018, the price of Bitcoin has increased nearly fourfold, making this a 
particularly prophetic coinage. 


Public Address: 180PwdtZbgZ8BLBVdoyLxAWGJgaLtJm5Syv. 
PCGS# 922429. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


Historic 2014 Crypto Imperator 10K Bits 


0.01 Bitcoin 
The Only Example at PCGS 


4030 


2014 Crypto Imperator 10K Bits 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1746SJDN. Serial No. 99. Zinc Alloy. MS-68 (PCGS). Loaded with 
0.01 BTC. The only example graded by PCGS and the very first of the 
type that we have had the pleasure to present to collectors. This issue 
was only the second coin released by Crypto Imperator, following the 
success of their 10K Doge Dogecoin released earlier the same year. 
Just 100 serialized examples were struck, in addition to 400 non- 
serialized. Elias Ahonen points out in his Encyclopedia that this coin 
shares the same reverse design and hologram used for the earlier 10K 
Doge coin. 


Public Address: 1746SJDNxJ3oNTdim65xuwvrdV8nDUBcfp. 
PCGS# 922427. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


Stunning Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS) Crypto Imperator 0.01 BTC 
The Only Example at PCGS 


4031 


2018 Crypto Imperator “Pumpkin Coin” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Firstbits 12yf4bkyY. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). Loaded 
with 0.01 BTC. Lovely matte-silver texture is accented by mirrored 
reflectivity in the fields. Struck to commemorate the October 2018 
World Crypto Conference held in Las Vegas, it features a jack-o- 
lantern pumpkin and the iconic Las Vegas WELCOME sign as 
prominent designs on the obverse. Only 100 of this type were struck, 
making this an important opportunity for specialists in this category. 
This is remarkable as the only example of the type graded by PCGS. 
A lesser graded MS-67 PL (ICG) example sold for $1,200 in our 
November 2022 sale. 


The Crypto Imperator series is produced in Spain and debuted in 2014 
with the iconic Dogecoin series. While the earliest issues were struck 
in a zinc alloy, later issues includes silver and gold compositions. The 
Crypto Imperator series enjoys a strong following on the influential 
BitcoinTalk.org forums where new issues are announced, distributed, 
and traded. 


Public Address: 12yf4bkYXjDVEDmg]FfKKS7kbrPTcz1P9]J. 
PCGS# 922431. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


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Spectacular Crypto Imperator “Phoenix” 0.01 BTC in Silver 
The Only Example at PCGS 


4032 


2018 Crypto Imperator “Phoenix” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
15cvYikN. Serial No. 6. Silver. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 
Loaded with 0.01 BTC. The only example of the type graded by 
PCGS. A captivating and impressive piece struck in loz of .999 
fine silver. The obverse features an abstract depiction of a Phoenix 
emerging from flames, which symbolizes the concepts of rebirth and 
persistence that are echoed in the ethos of cryptocurrency itself. The 


reverse is notable for featuring an offset security hologram which 
hugs the lower border. Only 100 examples were produced and this 
particular example boasts an ultra-low serial number 6. Undoubtedly 
an as important offering for specialists. 


Public Address: 15cvYikNcYisRcQip8a4Qd9efW5kP2Gjdh. 
PCGS# 922424. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


Ultra Gem Proof “Satoshi Creation’ 0.01 BTC 
The Only Example at PCGS 


4033 


2019 Crypto Imperator “Satoshi Creation” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Firstbits 1JJdV9AB. Serial No. 17. Silver. Proof-68 Deep Cameo 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. Marked as serial number 17, this is 
one of the earliest produced from this limited mintage of 100 coins 
and surely remains among the most well preserved. It ranks as the 
only example of the type graded by PCGS. 


This inspiring piece draws tremendous inspiration from 
Michelangelo’ The Creation of Adam painted on the ceiling of the 
Sistine Chapel. The interpretation offered here depicts the hand of 


the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto as he “creates” Bitcoin as a gift to 
mankind. These designs have been expertly executed in loz of .999 
fine silver with deeply mirrored reflectivity. A commemorative dual 
dating of 2009-2019 on the reverse marks the 10 year anniversary of 
the launch of the Bitcoin network in January 2009. 


Public Address: 1JJdV9ABjYsXcdaxyEwsGubP8xnyUa3frE. 
PCGS# 922426. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


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Rare 2018 “Ship” 0.02 BTC with Accompanying Poster Signed by Crypto Imperator 
The Only Example at PCGS 


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4034 


2018 Crypto Imperator “Yarr Ship” 0.02 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Mx6nTYJ. Serial No. 19. Silver. Proof-69 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 
Loaded with 0.02 BTC. A remarkable treasure as the only example 
of the type graded by PCGS. A lesser-graded Proof-68 Deep Cameo 
(ICG) example sold for $1,080 in our March 2023 sale. 


This issue was announced on December 1, 2017 on the influential 
BitcoinTalk.org forum. This issue’s official name, the “Yarr” coin, 
is an onomatopoeia of the enthusiastic Pirate slang. It’s pirate ship 
design is both fun and highly symbolic. The sail of the ship features a 
prominent Bitcoin symbol, while the symbols for other fiat currencies 
can be found in the waves below. This alludes to the “uncharted 
waters” that the Bitcoin movement represents, and also it’s triumph 
above fiat. Just 50 of this type were released, making it among the 
rarest issues from the modern era of physical crypto. 


This piece is also accompanied by a special limited edition poster 
featuring a more detailed rendition of the Pirate ship motif seen on 
the coin. The poster is also signed by Crypto Imperator on the back 
and features a holographic security sticker as an additional mark of 
authenticity. In this poster, the ship, waves, and currency symbols are 
vibrantly colored and positioned beneath a twilight sky. An image of 
the moon is featured in the upper corner which is not depicted on 
the coin, and this might allude to the popular battle cry of “To the 
Moon” heard among crypto enthusiasts. These posters were offered 
exclusively alongside these 50 coins and the design reportedly took 
35 hours to draw. The poster measures approximately 20” x 22” and 
is shipped in a cardboard tube mailer. Due to the oversized nature of 
this lot, additional shipping charges may apply. 


Public Address: 1Mx6nT YJxHxgM6qPa47kT5HuDp5VKtmkNw 
PCGS# 922428. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


Low Mintage 2020 Alpen 0.005 BTC in Brilliant Finish 
The Only Example at PCGS 


4035 


2020 Alpen Coin 0.0005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Serial No. 044. Brilliant 
Finish. Gilt Alloy. MS-68 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.005 BTC. 
Loaded with 0.0005 BTC. The only example at PCGS and the only 
loaded Brilliant finish specimen we have had the chance to present 
at auction. It is a formidable condition rarity within an already low 
mintage issue. Just 200 were struck, making it among the scarcest 
issues of the modern physical crypto era. The obverse is graced by 
a high-relief and intricate depiction of the Matterhorn, perhaps the 
most famous peak in the Swiss Alps. A similar design is feature on 
the reverse hologram of the 0.001 BTC by Alpen, though it truly 
shines here in this larger format and in three dimensions. 


The reverse hologram here features a subtle graphic of the Edelweiss, 
Switzerland’s national flower which is found throughout the Alps. 
Close inspection will reveals that the central florets on this graphics 
are actually small Bitcoin current symbols. 


Public Address: 168tvmLBH54zmRGPS3dVJJCtgeZufVnzwV. 
PCGS# 921859. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


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Extremely Rare Loaded 2015 Denarium 1 BTC 
One of Only 3 at PCGS 


4036 


2015 Denarium “Custom Series” 1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre- 
Funded. Firstbits 165fykza. Serial No. L06546. Brass. MS-62 
(PCGS). Loaded with 1 BTC. This is an incredible rarity and 
the very first of the full 1 BTC denomination to be offered by 
our firm. It exhibits a unique complexion of powder blue hues 
and strong reflectivity, with traces of deeper patina in areas. 
Nicely struck and free from significant abrasions, it represents 
an underrated treasure among physical crypto coinage. 


The Denarium “Custom Series” is an interesting and scarce 
type issued by the Finland-based company Prasos Oy. Rather 


than a specific face value, these coins were offered pre-funded 
or buyer-funded with any denomination from 0.01 BTC to 5 
BTC. An innovative and unique concept from this popular and 
“classic” physical bitcoin series. While 2,000 were released as 
part of this series, the vast majority are unfunded, redeemed, 
or funded with the minimum 0.01 BTC. This full 1 BTC coin is 
incredibly desirable. 


Public Address: 165fykzaJ9gBrHbS8CmJqfFq7 Muc6MHUXW. 
PCGS# 918107. 
PCGS Population: 1; 2 finer. 


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MS-66 (PCGS) 2015 Denarium “Custom” 


0.001 BTC 
None Finer at PCGS 


4037 


2015 Denarium “Custom Series” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre- 
Funded. Firstbits 1BLjQ5os. Serial No. L05705. Brass. MS-66 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. Tied with just one other at the top 
of the PCGS Population Report, this is surely an important offering. 
Pleasing khaki and sandy-gold hues dominate the complexion and 
compliments the satiny luster across the central motif. Denarium 
issued just 2,000 coins from this series, the majority of which remain 
unfunded or have been redeemed. This piece was offers in a pre- 
funded format, as indicated by the L prefix of the serial number which 
indicates a “Loaded” status. 


Public Address: 1BLjQ5o0sVja3 DKCEyhDaCnhVj17ULI1ZJAp. 
PCGS# 918107. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


Top Pop 2015 Denarium “Custom Series” 


0.001 BTC 
None Finer at PCGS 


4038 


2015 Denarium “Custom Series” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre- 
Funded. Firstbits 14VK5SFd. Serial No. L05706. Brass. MS-66 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. A handsome Gem example with 
lovely prooflike reflectivity in the fields. It ranks among the very 
finest known survivors and is tired with just 1 other on the PCGS 
Population Report. 


The Denarium “Custom Series” is an interesting and scarce type issued 
by the Finland-based company Prasos Oy. Rather than a specific face 
value, these coins were offered pre-funded or buyer-funded with any 
denomination from 0.01 BTC to 5 BTC. An innovative and unique 
concept from this popular and “classic” physical bitcoin series. 


Public Address: 14VK5SFdJ6v5Kw4ZLzK9ZNyXQPwAvm6WuB. 
PCGS# 918107. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


Incredible Superb Gem Denarium 


“Bull” 0.1 BTC 
The Sole Example at PCGS 


4039 


2015 Denarium 0.1 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre-Funded. Firstbits 
1HVXjB1U. Serial No. L04515. Brass. MS-67 (PCGS). Loaded 
with 0.1 BTC. This spectacular piece matches significant rarity with 
exceptional surface quality and eye appeal. It ranks as the only example 
of the type to be graded by PCGS. Elias Ahonen notes that the bull 
imagery featured on the obverse of this type symbolizes “economic 
prosperity and the increasing value of financial instruments, which 
makes it a fitting image to place on an asset such as Bitcoin’. The 
Denarium series debuted in 2015 and was issued by the Finland-based 
company Prasos Oy. In 2020, Prasos changed its name to Coinmotion 
Oy and still offers a suite of cryptocurrency related services to both 
business and individuals. Their Denarium coins were heavily inspired 
by the Casascius series, featuring similar hologram stickers and 
overall dimensions. 


Public Address: 1HVXjB1Uon7JCdGQSK99EqkiHW Uve7ejn2. 
PCGS# 921856. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The only example graded by PCGS. 


Rare Loaded Denarium “Dove” 0.01 BTC 


4040 


2015 Denarium 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1 AKKZ4ZW. Serial 
No. L05267. Brass. MS-66 PL (ICG). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. A rare 
offering of a loaded “Dove” 0.001 BTC from the Denarium series. 
The Denarium coins were heavily inspired by the Casascius series, 
featuring similar hologram stickers and overall dimensions. Elias 
Ahonen notes that the dove imagery featured on the obverse of this 
type symbolizes the “unparalleled financial freedom” that Bitcoin 
provides. The Denarium series debuted in 2015 and was issued by the 
Finland-based company Prasos Oy. In 2020, Prasos changed its name 
to Coinmotion Oy and still offers a suite of cryptocurrency related 
services to both business and individuals. An exceptional Prooflike 
Gem example of this scarce issue with only 2,000 coins struck, the vast 
majority of which are unfunded or redeemed. 


Public Address: 1AKKZ4ZWLRJt9M2A7jgTAouCdDLnZLT73a. 


PCGS# 892200. 


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Elusive Gem 2015 Denarium 0.01 BTC 
Just 1 Finer at PCGS 


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4041 


2015 Denarium 0.01 Bitcoin. Firstbits 18uhBQqK. Serial No. 
102877. Brass. MS-65 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. A very special 
example of this elusive type with frosty satiny luster bathed in vivid 
olive gold coloration throughout. It ranks as one of only two examples 
of the type graded by PCGS. The Denarium coins were heavily 
inspired by the Casascius series, featuring similar hologram stickers 
and overall dimensions. Elias Ahonen notes that the dove imagery 
featured on the obverse of this type symbolizes the “unparalleled 
financial freedom” that Bitcoin provides. 


Public Address: 18uhBQqKjogs9QM9zye3iDRXA3432fMaip. 
PCGS# 921855. 
PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer. 


The Sole Finest 2015 Denarium 


“Dove” at PCGS 
Partial Funded to 0.001 BTC 


4042 


Partial Funded 2015 Denarium “0.01 Bitcoin”. Loaded with 0.001 
BTC. Firstbits 17Jswnkr. Serial No. E03964. Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). 
Loaded with 0.001 BTC. Though the denomination is listed as 
0.01BTC on the coin itself and the PCGS label, this piece was custom 
funded up to a specialty amount of 0.001 BTC as verified by the 
public address listed below. One of just 2,000 struck, the vast majority 
of which remain completely unfunded or redeemed. This particular 
specimen ranks as the sold finest example of the type graded by PCGS. 


Public Address: 17JswnkrGFhi8JJbM1kRRDzDmKk4WXWUKI. 
PCGS# 921855. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. 


Rare Gold Plated 0.0005 BTC 
Prototype “Error” 


4043 


2021 1HoDLCLUB “Poker Chip” 0.0005 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Firstbits 1XXXXjpA. HODL Prototype “Error”. Brass. MS-63 PL 
(ICG). Loaded with 0.0005 BTC. This is one of just 35 struck of this 
prototype “error” variety, which were produced with a thickness of 
3.5mm instead of the 3.2mm thickness on the “regular” variety. These 
prototypes are also distinguished by a vanity public address beginning 
with 1XXXX and a lack ofa serial number. Instead, the serial number 
is replaced by the phrase HODL on the obverse hologram. 


Public Address: 1XXXXjpA3ZWWEDrJCjFEr3tYsHSkXpuwm. 


PCGS# 891386. 


Rare HODL Prototype 0.0005 BTC 


4044. 


2021 1HoDLCLUB “Poker Chip” 0.0005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1XXXXu9g. HODL Prototype “Error”. Brass. MS-61 PL (ICG). 
Loaded with 0.0005 BTC. Released to collectors on October 16, 2021, 
this special prototype issue features a more girthy planchet thickness 
of 3.5mm versus the 3.2mm thickness of the regular variety. The serial 
number usually found on the obverse hologram has been replaced 
by the inspiring phrase HODL. Just 35 of this particular variety were 
released and all were sold within 1 hour on the BitcoinTalk.org forum. 
A true rarity from the modern physical crypto era that is sure to be 
appreciated by future generations of collectors. 


Public Address: 1XXXXu9gUCqJGPbbokjrZT1CD4NdoHqxw. 


PCGS# 891382. 


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4045 


2022 1HoDLCLUB “Genesis” 0.0021 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
lozGenCJ. Serial No. 96. Gold-Plated Silver. MS-69 PL (ICG). 
Loaded with 0.0021 BTC. Just 177 of these pieces were struck, all 
boasting loz of .999 fine silver and a public address beginning 
with 1ozGEN. It is also significant that the public addressees were 
individually engraved onto each coin, which reflects the tremendous 
production quality exhibited throughout. Exceptional preservation 
to match the astounding production quality on this commemorative 
issue. These were released to memorialize the Genesis block of 
bitcoin, the first block mined beginning on January 3, 2009. This is 
made explicit through the wording around the obverse which read 
“The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for 
banks’, which was the same phrasing included in the Genesis block 
itself. 


Public Address: 1ozGenCJArPLRGqg5mMXY Wpj9daJBxJTt. 


PCGS# 892194. 


Commemorative 0.0021 BTC 


4046 


2022 1HoDLCLUB “Genesis” 0.0021 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
lozGen5r. Serial No. 97. Gold-Plated Silver. MS-69 PL (ICG). 
Loaded with 0.0021 BTC. Exceptional preservation to match the 
astounding production quality on this commemorative issue. These 
were released to memorialize the Genesis block of bitcoin, the first 
block mined beginning on January 3, 2009. This is made explicit 
through the wording around the obverse which read “The Times 03/ 
Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks’, which 
was the same phrasing included in the Genesis block itself. Just 177 
of these pieces were struck, all boasting loz of .999 fine silver and a 
public address beginning with 1ozGEN. It is also significant that the 
public addressees were individually engraved onto each coin, which 
reflects the tremendous production quality exhibited throughout. 


Public Address: lozGen5rKbcgUpZAzxhW Vo58GZa4Lme7s. 


PCGS# 892193. 


Top Pop 2018 MoonBits 0.001 BTC 
MS-69 (PCGS) 


4047 


2018 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1Q2yuRH2. 
Serial No. T2337. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-69 (PCGS). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. This 2018 example represents the first issue of metal 
chips offered as part of the MoonBits series. While sharing the same 
diameter at the plastic Satori “chips”, these MoonBits were produced 
in a metal alloy weighing nearly twice as much. The result is a coin 
with a substantial feel and high-quality finishes. 


Public Address: 1Q2yuRH2kpJcYzL4hfzcJualiC5Pcqzrss. 
PCGS# 916437. 
PCGS Population: 3; none finer. 


Superior MS-68 (ICG) MoonBits 0.001 BTC 


4048 


2018 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1J5zz2Az. 
Serial No. T2292. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. In the design of these pieces, special emphasis was 
placed on the security features including a hologram that boasts 
several advanced features including nano text and several forms of 
color shifting patterns. Additionally, the private keys are printed in 
600 dpi on an advanced plastic material that is said to be scratchproof, 
chemical resistant, UV resistant, and able to withstand temperatures 
up to 194 degrees Fahrenheit. 


Public Address: 1J5zz2AzLgdNpmmHHceZvRqbHbCiYYUkzW. 


PCGS# 891127. 


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Ultra Gem MoonBits 0.001 BTC 


4049 


2018 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1FFHUbf8. 
Serial No. T2293. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). 
Loaded with 0.001 BTC. The MoonBits series was first introduced 
in December 2018 as a premium counterpart to the popular Satori 
“Poker Chip” series. Produced in Germany, they were originally 
issued as an introductory price of 22 EUR for each, plus an additional 
0.001 BTC to fund the coin. They were available both as individual 
chips and in boxes of 25 pieces. 


Public Address: 1 FFHUbf85HHrS6kknquNiuW Wys370WsajD. 


PCGS# 891119. 


Desirable “Lucky Sevens” Serial Number 
MoonBits 0.001 BTC 


4050 


2018 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1LH8YwbD. 
Serial No. T2777. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. A particularly desirable example of this issue with 
a serial number featuring three consecutive sevens. Produced in 
Germany, they were originally issued as an introductory price of 22 
EUR for each, plus an additional 0.001 BTC to fund the coin. They 
were available both as individual ships and in boxes of 25 pieces. 


Public Address: 1LH8YwbD9suSniGdGWQetljvzaUtPjAmjyY. 


PCGS# 891116. 


Flawless Silver Finish 
2018 MoonBits 0.001 BTC 


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4051 


2018 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits IMy9ZNnK. 
Serial No. T2785. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. This 2018 example represents the first issue of metal 
chips offered as part of the MoonBits series. While sharing the same 
diameter at the plastic Satori “chips”, these MoonBits were produced 
in a metal alloy weighing nearly twice as much. ‘The result is a coin 
with a substantial feel and high-quality finishes. 


Public Address: 1My9ZNnKvHjDg3BPFR2yH9HMYZJ9mnp7AB. 


PCGS# 891111. 


Top Pop 2019 MoonBits 0.001 BTC 
MS-69 (PCGS) 


4052 


2019 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 123SM58r. 
Serial No. T4051. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-69 (PCGS). Loaded 
with 0.001 BTC. An exceptional example ranking among the top 
pieces graded by PCGS. It also sports a consecutive Firstbits address 
beginning with “123” which should surely increase desirability. Only 
2000 of the present Silver Finish coins were released, spanning the 
serial number range T4001 through T6000. Examples seldom trade 
on the secondary market and they are heavily prized among advanced 
collectors. The MoonBits series was first introduced in December 
2018 as a premium counterpart to the popular Satori “Poker Chip” 
series. While sharing the same diameter at the plastic Satori “chips”, 
these MoonBits were produced in a metal alloy weighing nearly twice 
as much. The result is a coin with a substantial feel and high-quality 
finishes. 


Public Address: 123SM58r2HMVkipo1tQ6qbQsE4KPmmssLW. 
PCGS# 916437. 
PCGS Population: 3; none finer. 


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MS-69 (PCGS) 2019 MoonBits 0.001 BTC 


None Finer 


Ultra Gem Titan Finish 0.005 BTC 
Just 1 Finer at PCGS 


4053 


2019 MoonBits 1K Bits 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Pnq33mA. Serial No. T4052. Silver-Finish Metal Alloy. MS-69 
(PCGS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. While the Silver-Finish 1K Bits was 
first introduced in 2018, significant collector demand encouraged a 
second year of production. In 2019, two distinct types of 1K Bits were 
issued including the Brass Finish and Silver Finish. 


Public Address: 1Pnq33mAquLQPu6]47LsLMBDP 1w3vyCL73. 
PCGS# 916437. 
PCGS Population: 3; none finer. 


Exceptional 2019 MoonBits 0.005 BTC 
The Sole Finest at PCGS 


4054 


2019 MoonBits 5K Bits 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1Cas9Unt. 
Serial No. R0524. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-69 (PCGS). Loaded 
with 0.005 BTC. This stunning example is significant as the sole finest 
of the type graded by PCGS. The 5K bits were the first MoonBits issue 
released in 2019, which was just the second year of production for 
the metallic bitcoin series. Later in the year, the 5K bits were joined 
by two distinct 1K bits in silver and brass finishes. Besides the vibrant 
red obverse coloration, this 5k denomination is distinguished by a 
pleasing Titan Finish at the borders which imparts a deep gunmetal- 
grey patina. 


Public Address: 1Cas9Unti9s77 VFqCJ YKV1At4tM7FNoK2p. 
PCGS# 916436. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. 


4055 


2019 MoonBits 5K Bits 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 1Krdo61j. 
Serial No. R0523. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-68 (PCGS). 
Loaded with 0.005 BTC. The MoonBits series was first introduced 
in December 2018 as a premium counterpart to the popular Satori 
“Poker Chip” series. While sharing the same diameter at the plastic 
Satori “chips”, these MoonBits were produced in a metal alloy weighing 
nearly twice as much. The result is a coin with a substantial feel and 
high-quality finishes. 
Public Address: 1Krdo61jB6éacsZMQLP4vWejA7V 8dPEZi7f. 

PCGS# 916436. 

PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer. 


Impressive MoonBits 0.005 BTC 


4056 


2019 MoonBits 5K Bits 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 13biLNQZ. 
Serial No. R0583. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.005 BTC. While sharing the same diameter at the plastic Satori 
“chips’, these MoonBits were produced in a metal alloy weighing 
nearly twice as much. The result is a coin with a substantial feel and 
high-quality finishes. 

Public Address: 13biLNQZ3c2w3f7weM7qhtPQuqR2bEtErU. 


PCGS# 891049. 


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MS-68 (ICG) MoonBits 0.005 BTC 


o=m oN 


4057 


2019 MoonBits 5K Bits 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits IHAGJ41k. 
Serial No. RO591. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.005 BTC. Special emphasis was placed on the security features 
of this series including a hologram that boasts several advanced 
features including nano text and several forms of color shifting 
patterns. Additionally, the private keys are printed in 600 dpi on an 
advanced plastic material that is said to be scratchproof, chemical 
resistant, UV resistant, and able to withstand temperatures up to 194 
degrees Fahrenheit. 


Public Address: 1HAGJ41kGYAte89ib69hJ7frVoMUbdLDrG. 


PCGS# 891050. 


Titan Finish 0.005 BTC 


4058 


2019 MoonBits 5K Bits 0.005 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 19ig2K6f. 
Serial No. R0597. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded 
with 0.005 BTC. These impressive 5K bits were the first MoonBits 
issue released in 2019, which was just the second year of production 
for the metallic bitcoin series. Later in the year, the 5K bits were joined 
by two distinct 1K bits in silver and brass finishes. Besides the vibrant 
red obverse coloration, this 5k denomination is distinguished by a 
pleasing Titan Finish at the borders which imparts a deep gunmetal- 
grey patina. 


Public Address: 19ig2K6fCVYiFDDei8prWxCu5DvkWerZsN. 


PCGS# 891054. 


Fun and Elusive Rarity Check 0.01 BTC 


4059 


2021 Rarity Check “Vigilante” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1BZrwEyn. Serial No. 24. Gold-Plated Silver. MS-67 PL (ICG). 
Loaded with 0.01 BTC. This series by Rarity Check debuted on the 
BitcoinTalk.org forum on June 19, 2021 with the regular silver issue, 
and the present gold-plated version was released just a few days later 
on June 21st. Struck in 1/20z of .999 fine silver, these gilt pieces were 
sold for 0.022 BTC and just 25 were made. The obverse features a 
recognizable “vigilante” symbol that bears a strong similarity to the 
Batman logo. The central symbol is handsomely finished in black 
enamel which nicely contrast the high-quality gold-plated finish 
elsewhere. 


Public Address: 1BZrwEynDLyNnorYQoobjzMtYixFECGs6v. 


PCGS# 891415. 


Rare Loaded Ravenbit 0.047 BTC 


4060 


2014 Ravenbit NODE “Custom” 0.047 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1EyEtNQw. Gray Label. Bronze. MS-67 (ICG). Loaded with 0.047 
BTC. A simple yet effective Buyer Funded series that encouraged 
“civilian” participation in the growing physical bitcoin category. This 
particular piece was loaded to an unusual denomination of 0.047 
BTC, making it desirable and quirky prize for those looking expand 
their crypto holdings. The obverse design depicts an interconnected 
node network with the Bitcoin symbol prominently at center. 


Public Address: 1EyEtNQw52xXv7RGvoPJqJpDpDhjroBi7P. 


PCGS# 892697. 


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Scarce Gray Label Ravenbit 0.047 BTC 


4061 


2014 Ravenbit NODE “Custom” 0.047 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1FilvrLN. Gray Label. Bronze. MS-67 (ICG). Loaded with 0.047 
BTC. This NODE series was released in a wide range of compositions 
and finishes including Silver, Brass, Copper and Bronze. In addition, 
some of these compositions feature sub-varieties featuring different 
colored labels on which the Firstbits are printed. The present Bronze, 
Grey label variety was released on June 2, 2015 with a mintage of 
430 pieces. These were all sold unfunded and were to be loaded by 
the purchaser with a custom amount. This example has been funded 
up to 0.047 BTC and should generate excitement among collectors 
specializing in odd-denomination crypto. 


Public Address: 1FilvrLNLVUW8WmJcW BéJgnVXf]54eSkUD. 


PCGS# 892698. 


Loaded NODE 0.047 BTC in Bronze 


4062 


2014 Ravenbit NODE “Custom” 0.047 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1FSAKVSX. Gray Label. Bronze. MS-67 (ICG). Loaded with 0.047 
BTC. The Gray label is the most plentiful with 430 struck, while the 
Orange label ranks as the greatest rarity with only 6 known. With 
a large portion of this issue left unfunded or redeemed, this loaded 
example is a tremendous prize. 


Public Address: 1FSAKVSXfs4JUUeaAnaTufzsZT 1tVW744r. 


PCGS# 892699. 


Low Mintage Ravenbit 0.047 BTC 


4063 


2014 Ravenbit NODE “Custom” 0.047 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Gk9QtZQ. Gray Label. Bronze. MS-67 (ICG). Loaded with 0.047 
BTC. These were all sold unfunded and were to be loaded by the 
purchaser with a custom amount. This NODE series was released 
in a wide range of compositions and finishes including Silver, Brass, 
Copper and Bronze. In addition, some of these compositions feature 
sub-varieties featuring different colored labels on which the Firstbits 
are printed. The present Bronze, Grey label variety was released on 
June 2, 2015 with a mintage of 430 pieces. 


Public Address: 1Gk9QtZQ4H3yT4wQcqca4K YMMH6W 1 gFPrj. 


PCGS# 892700. 


Superb Ravenbit 0.047 BTC 


4064 


2014 Ravenbit NODE “Custom” 0.047 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1GpbPJSo. Gray Label. Bronze. MS-67 (ICG). Loaded with 0.047 
BTC. This NODE series was released in a wide range of compositions 
and finishes including Silver, Brass, Copper and Bronze. The obverse 
depicts a node network with the Bitcoin symbol prominently at center. 


Public Address: 1GpbPJSoPkjbKcAThCX8gck2A8T1qMt8Ea. 


PCGS# 892701. 


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Incredible MS-70 (PCGS) 
Satori 0.001 BTC “Poker Chip” 


4065 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial 
No. 041538. Plastic. MS-70 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. An 
important offering that offers a flawless MS-70 grade from PCGS. The 
obverse features an ornamental Bitcoin currency symbol at the center 
with decorative patterns surrounding. Cryptocurrency researcher Elias 
Ahonen, a.k.a Cryptonumist, reveals the symbolism in these patterns 
in explaining that “the outer blue bars and teal knots circling the inner 
square represent the blockchain, and the sunrays reaching through the 


>» 


central ‘box’ allude to ‘thinking outside the box’ 
Public Address: 1KPTfindBXSsi7vpbHE5yFc9ULn6gdR2KP. 


PCGS# 916439. 
PCGS Population: 17; none finer. 


Flawless PCGS Top Pop Satori “Poker Chip” 
— 


4066 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial 
No. 041539. Plastic. MS-70 (PCGS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. 
Featured prominently on the obverse is the quote “Value does not 
exist outside the consciousness of man” from Austrian Economist Carl 
Menger. The reverse features a holographic sticker which shows the 
denomination and the serial number. Once peeled, the holographic 
sticker reveals a QR code which will allow the owner to redeem the 
cryptocurrency and load it onto their digital wallet. 


Public Address: 12YUSNwkzt60gxEvs98FfgPdeX5jF3ZimW 
PCGS# 916439. 
PCGS Population: 17; none finer. 


Desirable Pre-Fork Satori “Poker Chip” 


4067 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre-Fork. Serial 
No. 025381. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. 
Released in Japan in 2016, the Satori series was intended to generate 
more awareness about the bitcoin technology in a fun and accessible 
way. The low face value was also a deliberate choice to discourage use 
in illegal markets like the drug trade or terrorism. 


Public Address: 1 HeiZ5u9Vfk4q3j8ZFaL5fEwpLMZBTCASE. 


Pre-Fork Satori 0.001 BTC 


4068 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre-Fork. Serial 
No. 025387. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. The 
obverse features an ornamental Bitcoin currency symbol at the center 
with decorative patterns surrounding. Cryptocurrency researcher Elias 
Ahonen, a.k.a Cryptonumist, reveals the symbolism in these patterns 
in explaining that “the outer blue bars and teal knots circling the inner 
square represent the blockchain, and the sunrays reaching through the 


>» 


central ‘box’ allude to ‘thinking outside the box’ 
Public Address: 13XvYxrDucozeVR2aBs3eEQ7 VNgVsRHPTC. 


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MS-69 (ANACS) Pre-Fork Satori 


4069 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre-Fork. Serial 
No. 025760. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. An 
important offering of this popular and colorful issue, named after 
the Buddhist term for “awakening” or “enlightenment”. First released 
in Japan in 2016, the Satori “poker chips” have become prized 
around the world for the fun and affordable access they offer to the 
cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: 16tPn3KMuAmEty3eV Wd4cbjbigZ6fViMoc. 


Flawless Satori “Poker Chip” 


4070 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Pre-Fork. Serial 
No. 025762. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. First 
released in Japan in 2016, the Satori “poker chips” have become prized 
around the world for the fun and affordable access they offer to the 
cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: 1 AQiA9FzJdknH5LsuZ4Ng3RHXnCdUZH6X7. 


Post Fork Satori 0.001 BTC 


4071 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Post-Fork. 
Serial No. 037677. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 
BTC. Satori Coin is named after the Buddhist term for “awakening” 
or “enlightenment, referring to the life-altering potential of 
cryptocurrency and digital money. It was launched in 2016 by brothers 
Motonori Kan and Yoshi Kan, executives at the Japanese importing 
company Raimu Inc. 


Public Address: 13diPobdhDkdyG32Ky2WJT1uPxkWhqYzTN. 


MS-69 (ANACS) Post Fork 0.001 BTC 


4072 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial 
No. 041432. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. 
Cryptocurrency researcher Elias Ahonen, a.k.a Cryptonumist, reveals 
the symbolism in these patterns in explaining that “the outer blue 
bars and teal knots circling the inner square represent the blockchain, 
and the sunrays reaching through the central ‘box’ allude to ‘thinking 
outside the box” Also featured is the quote “Value does not exist 
outside the consciousness of man” from Austrian Economist Carl 
Menger. 


Public Address: 1FRvFeJ88 Yoqiwer WiRiwvY4SHKp1EEjmd. 
Desirable 47K Serial Number 
0.001 BTC 


4073 


2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial 
No. 047000. Plastic. MS-69 (ANACS). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. The 
obverse features an ornamental Bitcoin currency symbol at the center 
with decorative patterns surrounding. Cryptocurrency researcher 
Elias Ahonen, a.k.a Cryptonumist, reveals the symbolism in these 
patterns in explaining that “the outer blue bars and teal knots circling 
the inner square represent the blockchain, and the sunrays reaching 
through the central ‘box’ allude to ‘thinking outside the box” 


Public Address: 1BrxcRA1Hs9G9V8qnqqpZr2nmyJ Uim1zfV. 


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Desirable Consecutive 10-Coin Satori “Poker Chip” Set 
Offered as Part of Original 50-Coin Roll 


046428 
vemibid abun fk ialicea 


4074 


Ten-Coin Consecutive Set of 2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 
Bitcoins. 0.01 Bitcoin Total. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial No. 46421- 
46430. (PCGS). This is a ten-coin set loaded with 0.01 BTC in total 
(0.001 BTC each). This important ten-coin consecutive set is actually 
the first grouping from a original 50-coin roll with consecutive serial 
numbers being offered in the neighboring lots. Though occasionally 
two or three consecutive coins might be featured, it is seldom that a 
matched sets of certified examples are offered publicly. As research 
into this series continues and subtle varieties are identified, these 
consecutive groupings could serve as prized snapshots of originality 
among future collectors. 


2019 001 BTC 
C PCGS MS69 
Satori Orange Chip Satori Orange Chip 


; et 046421 
manila mivni iia Wn 


2190 OO BTC 
Seno PCGS MS70 
ne 046830 eee 
abi mandbteeeniieitiiks 


Serial Numbers, Public Addresses, and PCGS Grades: 

46421 1GpBNsMyuCTTPsYe3yQ2BYzHrT8CSFsf6U MS-69 
46422 INDsdFhMphppWjMynphVvCAvHcJzubHboH MS-70 
46423 1Lb6LZfamM Z3JLFsmDiGcoDoAFwvNwPvMx MS-70 
46424 1Cd6rCn24CTZsKa5XgT8Y 8xgRSUmj924qN MS-69 
46425 12RdgFzAihtrt8jRcC6aq6RDLz6jum6TPz MS-70 
46426 1BcRaQPURz5QSXHfMbQmaLogwGwkdDVGnE MS-67 
46427 1BixMnv4g¢5Au3xXBNfSfuijMJvJZGVxFj MS-68 
46428 1PsU7zkmmcQV2b]q5TFwdsf7gJuakmiNz7 MS-67 
46429 1ExSpB2gvzqRkaRsJa4XrfRrT Yynv8uDg4 MS-69 
46430 1CYU8fGRefai2hLFJ|NXnJT1PFc5WaoaCb] MS-69 


PCGS# 916439. 


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PCGS-Graded 10-Coin Satori Set with Consecutive Serial Numbers 


Offered as Part of Original 50-Coin Roll 


2019 
Sstri Orage Chip stor Ora me a " 
iminweidc wie ab ieatat ten mma baa RAAT 


jac seer 


wenn nig aha ne wei fui Ga ide 


@0o 


inne dina aia 


4075 


Ten-Coin Consecutive Set of 2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 
Bitcoins. 0.01 Bitcoin Total. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial No. 46431- 
46440. (PCGS). This is a ten-coin set loaded with 0.01 BTC in total 
(0.001 BTC each). This important ten-coin consecutive set is actually 
the second grouping from a original 50-coin roll with consecutive 
serial numbers being offered in the neighboring lots. While this series 
isn't victim to the rampant peeling and redeeming that dwindles 
the Lealana and Casascius series, collectors of Satori are subject to 
random and scattered serial number distributions that make forming 
a cohesive collection difficult. Crypto specialists will certainly 
take note of this consecutive offering, as will more “traditional” 
numismatists looking to dip a toe into the crypto category. 


s unihuigaigiin y iscieetie 
= 9 ae ; 


2019 001 BTC 
Satori Orange Chip 


wminnuih itiald nial " 


Serial Numbers, Public Addresses, and PCGS Grades: 
4643119WUwagzNiMkHyHp liyzjJoyki4tM47keX MS-67 
46432113FHprw73rFPKSt9RoLiALG9xgxHnJvKK MS-68 
4643315zwNdXx5Td7XHVRGoyxFwsUz8RnNmW5wi MS-68 
46434177f}2uCPzy)yjhdbML2zPuzxHjJqTjUJf MS-70 

464351 KZrnLxPvMzjhUXADnQ876FZnrFFk86yGG MS-69 
4643615R651MVTqTpjtCTtPb4rAUYGb69Gd58Kt MS-69 
464371CXsVQ4Q504sfkDdVFXkGWootti2Hf6FML MS-70 
46438 160BrMTKxWSUFqboCDGX7GJ9GvgjA7BZ3R MS-68 
46439 160pLZWm1twDpM7cZvrvQ6cLGRMPX1YLYX MS-69 
464401FcNBugwTRaA4o01KX6uzPDUZLh4WbF1XGQ MS-69 


PCGS# 916439. 


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Consecutive 10-Coin Set of Satori “Poker Chips” 
Offered as Part of Original 50-Coin Roll 


Orange 
A ili fala ‘i imum ASL ta 
nin i itil amend hie Guha ate 

| @ © 

sada 


4076 


Ten-Coin Consecutive Set of 2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 
Bitcoins. 0.01 Bitcoin Total. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial No. 46441- 
46450. (PCGS). This is a ten-coin set loaded with 0.01 BTC in total 
(0.001 BTC each). This important ten-coin consecutive set is actually 
the third grouping from an original 50-coin roll with consecutive 
serial numbers being offered in the neighboring lots. Released 
in Japan in 2016, the Satori series was intended to generate more 
awareness about the bitcoin technology in a fun and accessible way. 
The low face value was also a deliberate choice to discourage use in 
illegal markets like the drug trade or terrorism. 


ee 
= 6 


Serial Numbers, Public Addresses, and PCGS Grades: 
464411Dg2pVabKPU9VsjmV URJMUdNcrSnM5EhR7 MS-68 
46442 1rLnV Z4qZujnivternAMdMbvmfpbXqKm9 MS-69 
464431 Aek7dMLaAJeuQePLnGhApAaYeBjNhNtBT MS-69 
464441 CbGxhSD9BgZhRCWppaA hvJpYqvZA6HTCx MS-68 
464451B5TMoFmjgU1WbxJ3ilxrfanP5W1Bqw7mg MS-69 
464461 PbbBeVyGE9nZAFxKWksepcfl qc9F4e7qc MS-69 
464471 AWn4nz8BusjFMh17cNA93aeae2ZvtW41N MS-66 
46448 1E4qskq2CWF8rUsC DuzrxrW 3cyQ3jeY Xzt MS-69 
46449 larQCaWAtQDcFU4e4wA3MPAhWut8Cp5Dt MS-68 
46450 12jg AwuXkKsXJrqPcFEFbSUCSmDCXZi8Mc MS-69 


PCGS# 916439. 


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Exceptional Satori “Poker Chip” 10-Coin Consecutive Set 
Offered as Part of Original 50-Coin Roll 


PCGS MS67_ > 


sang iuiaitatidt 


Patan amen 
suongiaig Gaalati die 


2019 001 BTC (2019 BTC 
aujumee oan feetsia eae cnn Sabie ana 


2019 001 BTC 
PCGS MS70 
Satori Orange Chip 
046459 


aon aba ae 


2019 .001 BTC —_ 
PCGS MS69 : 
Satori eae Chip Satori ore Chip 
anyene ie ee neha afi imvemtib iene indian ft 


2019001 BTC 001 BTC 
“ae er 
mend nl aise wind diabieaaiinkt ei 


@ 
we 


19 OL BTC 
PCGS MS70 
Satori Orange Chip 
046460 
7 


winmih wie wine ae 


4077 


Ten-Coin Consecutive Set of 2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 
Bitcoins. 0.01 Bitcoin Total. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial No. 46451- 
46460. (PCGS). This is a ten-coin set loaded with 0.01 BTC in total 
(0.001 BTC each). This important ten-coin consecutive set is actually 
the fourth grouping from a original 50-coin roll with consecutive 
serial numbers being offered in the neighboring lots. 


The obverse on this series features an ornamental Bitcoin currency 
symbol at the center with decorative patterns surrounding. 
Cryptocurrency researcher Elias Ahonen, a.k.a Cryptonumist, 
reveals the symbolism in these patterns in explaining that “the outer 
blue bars and teal knots circling the inner square represent the 
blockchain, and the sunrays reaching through the central ‘box’ allude 


>» 


to ‘thinking outside the box” 


Serial Numbers, Public Addresses, and PCGS Grades: 
4645118raG7pj YJ2E86 VusuCGhDzmT xZHSNXSCp MS-69 
46452 1Jzk6CwYxNhnihXBiAy7xbZhTNhzcPbJzp MS-67 
4645314zakuBcPVBLYM76PcTeLAiM4oknTulkJf MS-70 
464541FEnKmul bbeBH28ekyQ93x90Ai3theltW8 MS-69 
4645513B8pPhm23Awp3Egish Yue4K5kxzp7t1CM MS-68 
4645616XHyZX4726h9Ed VfoJMCPtqwBfI Xgf6sZ MS-70 
464571Q4yXFmcqhjoPFdJoCswY Vjgm2wPcXcwiN MS-69 
464581QALS7jzU30HEu4bzP7wHL85LgvAUC6UVY MS-70 
464591D4HwSGnMcPtaYm4fo5UW Yj8ipTURZzfJA MS-70 
4646013SMyi4cqnxJtAL1VWAmQxrH78Qtn9mQTt MS-70 


PCGS# 916439. 


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PCGS-Graded 10-Coin Satori “Poker Chip” Set 
Offered as Part of Original 50-Coin Roll 


019 001 BTC 2019 001 BTC 
PCGS MS69 PCGS MS69 
Satori come Chip Satori ibe Chip 


wnnalbidifitiabi ier 


ani kii fa alii 


046466 
anywmb dian fatiN delat ieoae 


Satori Orange Chip 


wena akin Seah 


Eo 


4078 


Ten-Coin Consecutive Set of 2017 Satori “Poker Chip” 0.001 
Bitcoins. 0.01 Bitcoin Total. Loaded. Post-Fork. Serial No. 46461- 
46470. (PCGS). This is a ten-coin set loaded with 0.01 BTC in total 
(0.001 BTC each). This important ten-coin consecutive set is actually 
the final grouping from a original 50-coin roll with consecutive serial 
numbers being offered in the neighboring lots. Though occasionally 
two or three consecutive coins might be featured, it is seldom that a 
matched sets of certified examples are offered publicly. As research 
into this series continues and subtle varieties are identified, these 
consecutive groupings could serve as prized snapshots of originality 
among future collectors. 


2019 se sbi 2019 .001 BTC 
Si PCGS iS PCGS MS70 


Satori ire Chip Satori ear Chip 


rT ndlibiea lel 


m anabedigal ‘aust ti 


2019 NBT 2019 001 BTC 
PCGS MS70 PCGS MS70 
Satori Orange Chip Satori Orange Chip 
046467 Z 046468 S 
nye Aig YE Pcie ata 


Sheri Orsage Chip 


in abi 


Serial Numbers, Public Addresses, and PCGS Grades: 
464611HgdFMC47VBFxzwcPUgXQSWsM61aRPyCvq MS-69 
464621Eimr8mdTrfYmpBFtEPn1DKuG397XpTFkP MS-69 
46463 1Ma3kjkCEPKLLTkQurL9chLSLQ9ddNp9gq MS-70 
464641 FkSfaJajmPQy6xW gJMB2EbYQP2qs2JfGX MS-70 
46465 1qWntS5T2vREHHac7cYQr8aN5xeZpf8u8 MS-70 
46466 16hNnQu2HECdEBvmAB9NN9QyqAoEn81fuF MS-69 
4646719UaUuv94Cedh5efHmhnfzRrVs4grAjHp1 MS-70 
46468 16i5Z7YGwzkhDMUv7FVthur4kjAu4qylEM MS-70 
4646914SpvtCAivnrTecEoL5HKbAJ9GBrENjTSU MS-69 
4647018qgnL6kRCQdbgSAvFRima8rLcwBhZYfHK MS-69 


PCGS# 916439. 


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Pristine Sol Noctis “Binary Eagle” 0.01 BTC 


4079 


2014 Sol Noctis “Binary Eagle” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
19DJiCgu. Silver. MS-67 PL (ICG). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. Latin 
for “Nighttime Sun’, the Sol Noctis series was introduced in 2014 by 
the Mint of Poland, which was originally founded on February 10th, 
1766. Struck on loz of .999 fine silver, the Binary Eagle is the first 
crypto issue released in this series and featured a maximum mintage 
of 2,009 pieces. Also included is the original box and COA. 


Public Address: 19DJiCguEUcp1ly7hliEmuxPRPxFnkbv1CE 


PCGS# 893586. 


Binary Eagle 0.01 BTC with Original Box 


ela - = 


4080 


2014 Sol Noctis “Binary Eagle” 0.01 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1J666rnE. Silver. MS-64+ PL (PCGS). Loaded with 0.01 BTC. Struck 
on loz of .999 fine silver, the Binary Eagle is the first crypto issue 
released in this series and featured a maximum mintage of 2,009 
pieces. Latin for “Nighttime Sun’, the Sol Noctis series was introduced 
in 2014 by the Mint of Poland, which was originally founded on 
February 10th, 1766. Also included with this coin is the original box 
and COA. 


Public Address: 1J666rnE5N Byc7 B3ntVj8PHxJFVB6KGciC. 


PCGS# 893587. 


Sol Noctis “Binary Bull” 0.001 BTC 
With Original Box 


aid A 


4081 


2019 Sol Noctis “Binary Bull” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1HX1nV3T. Silver. MS-69 PL (ICG). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. Latin 
for “Nighttime Sun’, the Sol Noctis series was introduced in 2014 by 
the Mint of Poland, which was originally founded on February 10th, 
1766. The present Binary Bull type was stuck to commemorate the 
10th anniversary of the creation of the bitcoin network. Just 2,019 
examples were struck and they continue to be very popular among 
collectors. Also included with this example is the original box and 
COA. 


Public Address: 1HX1nV3Tz8LwvSCVBtxpjAyJCDCdJN7zWX 


PCGS# 893588. 


Pristine and Prooflike Sol Noctis 0.001 BTC 


4082 


2019 Sol Noctis “Binary Bull” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
14izVFzJ. Silver. MS-69 PL (ICG). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. The 
Binary Bull was issued by the Mint of Poland to commemorate the 
10th anniversary of the Bitcoin network. It represent only the second 
issue from this series, which began with the Binary Eagle struck in 
2014. Struck in a full loz of pure silver, these types feature a level of 
production quality that exceeds most other physical cryptocurrency 
coins. Just 2,019 of the Binary Bull were produced. 


Public Address: 14izVFzJKriFt5Y6YSD8gYtLXRSpXgbz5t 


PCGS# 892189. 


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Binary Bull 0.001 BTC 


4083 


2019 Sol Noctis “Binary Bull” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
1Bi98yL8. Silver. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. Struck in a 
full 1oz of pure silver, these types feature a level of production quality 
that exceeds most other physical cryptocurrency coins. Just 2,019 of 
the Binary Bull were produced. 


Public Address: 1Bi98yL8b4tHkjwQUHiR6MgAZ2yix6exhM. 


PCGS# 891419. 


Ultra Gem Binary Bull 0.001 BTC 


4084 


2019 Sol Noctis “Binary Bull” 0.001 Bitcoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
19n9Nfut. Silver. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded with 0.001 BTC. This is 
a loaded and active cryptocurrency coin containing 0.001 BTC. 
Visually stunning and expertly struck, this issue ranks among the top 
production quality seen across the entire physical cryptocurrency 
category. The surfaces are platinum white and intensely lustrous 
without any sign of handling. The bull motif on the obverse decorated 
in binary code is both intricate and powerful and makes this truly 
delightful to examine in-hand. 


Public Address: 19n9NfutfyDMvba42MmbY5UjDHHqByjA2p. 


Flawless 2022 “Liberty” 0.00001 BTC 


4085 


2022 United Crypto States “Liberty” 0.00001 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Silver. Proof-70 Deep Cameo (ICG). Loaded with 0.00001 BTC. A 
virtually flawless example of this captivating modern crypto issue, 
boasting a design that takes clear inspiration from the American Saint- 
Gaudens $20 and Walking Liberty half dollar of the early 20th century. 
The exceptional production quality has rendered satiny and frosted 
luster across the devices while water mirrors surround in the fields 
on each side. Struck in 1o0z of .999 fine silver, this piece represents the 
first coinage issue by United Crypto States. It is denominated 1,000 
Satoshi units, or Sats, which are the smallest units of Bitcoin available 
on the blockchain. With each sat representing one hundred-millionth 
of a Bitcoin, the effective denomination on this piece is 0.00001 BTC. 


Public Address: Unavailable. 


PCGS# 892649. 


Majestic United Crypto States “Liberty” 
0.00001 BTC 


4086 


2022 United Crypto States “Liberty” 0.00001 Bitcoin. Loaded. 
Silver. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (ICG). Loaded with 0.00001 BTC. A 
relatively modern entry into the physical crypto category featuring a 
striding Liberty on the obverse reminiscent of the design featured on 
the American Walking Liberty half dollar introduced in 1916 and the 
American Silver Eagle released in 1986. The reverse features a coat of 
arms flanked by a dragon and a unicorn to either side. The security 
hologram at the center protects a QR code which allows the associated 
Bitcoin to be redeemed. 


Public Address: Unavailable. 


PCGS# 892649. 


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LITECOIN 


Exciting 2013 Lealana 5 Litecoin in Silver 
With Signed COA 


4087 


2013 Lealana 5 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LTC5uQKf. Serial No. 
564. Black Address, Serialized. Silver. MS-67 (ANACS). Loaded 
with 5 LTC. This denomination is among the most elusive in the 
Lealana Litecoin series, appearing much less frequently than the 1 
LTC, 10 LTC or even 25 LTC. We last sold an example for $3,840 in 
our Spring 2022 auction, and collector demand has surely increased 
tremendously since then. 


Specialist Elias Ahonen reports that just 490 of this variety were 
released, though an untold number have since been peeled and 


redeemed. Issued on a 25 mm planchet of 1/4 ounce of .999 fine 
silver and minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features 
the Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse 
features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible near 
the center and the serial number above. Also included is the original 
Certificate of Authenticity featuring a special security hologram and 
the signature of series creator Noah Luis, aka Smoothie. 


Public Address: LTC5uQKf8FzMYRdSmAET2cN4mKh8PTN16w. 


Extremely Rare Buyer Funded, Black Address 2013 10 Litecoin 
Just 10 Reportedly Struck 


4088 


2013 Lealana 10 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LanT4buB. Buyer 
Funded. Black Address, Non-Serialized. Silver. MS-69 (ANACS). 
Loaded with 10 LTC. Loaded with 10 LTC. This buyer-funded 
example with a black firstbits address is a great rarity in the Litecoin 
series as one of only 10 issued. It is considered part of the limited 
Series 1 Lealana coins, offered before the address color was changed 
to green in May 2014 to comply with new federal regulations. A more 
common variety of this 10 LTC series earned $7,800 in our April 
2022 auction. 


Issued on a 30 mm planchet of 1/2 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features the 
Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse features 
a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible near the 


center and Buyer Funded laser engraved above. This coin is also 
accompanied by very special matched Certificate of Authenticity that 
outlines the coin info including the dimensions, public address, and 
serial number. Most remarkably, this special COA is hand-signed 
by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features an authentication 
hologram sticker on the back. 


First introduced as Lealana Litecoin, the Lealana series was released 
to collectors and investors in June 2013 as a counterpart to the 
Casascius physical bitcoins introduced in 2011. It was invented and 
issued by Noah Luis of Honolulu, Hawaii, who is perhaps better 
recognized within the crypto community by his internet handle 
“smoothie.” 


Public Address: LanT4buBwjj8v1YEoDWNT3jkmGA3QYbRzn. 


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Top Pop 2013 Lealana 10 LTC in Silver 


4089 


2013 Lealana 10 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LdpgDNd3. Black 
Address, Non-Serialized. “Error” Variety. Silver. Proof-68 Deep 
Cameo (PCGS). Loaded with 10 LTC. A significant rarity that ranks 
at the top of the PCGS Population Report with just 4 others of the type. 
This is notable as an example of the “error” variety made without the 
private key “pit” under the hologram. This “error” caused distortion 
of the hologram over time and a pit was added the planchet only after 
the first 1,000 coins had already been produced. Issued on a 30 mm 


planchet of 1/2 ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest 
Territorial Mint, the obverse features the Litecoin symbol, date, and 
denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker with 
the firstbits address visible near the center. 


Public Address: LdpgDNd3tF6fIhBp9JHzQteqpKtGrY 13cM. 
PCGS# 892282. 
PCGS Population: 5; none finer. 


Gem Mint State 2013 “Error” 10 Litecoin in Silver 


4090 


2013 Lealana 10 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LdxoJKVj. Black 
Address, Non-Serialized. “Error” Variety. Silver. MS-65 (ANACS). 
Loaded with 10 LTC. An historic treasure from the revered pre-2014 
era of physical crypto, this is one of the earliest 10 LTC coins produced 
by Lealana. This early production is identified by a black address but 
no serial number on the hologram. Just 500 were reportedly issued 
of this variety, representing only 25% of the total mintage for the 
denomination. A similar 2013 10 LTC of the later serialized variety 
sold for $7,800 in our April 2022 sale. 


It is also notable as an example of the “error” variety made without the 
private key “pit” under the hologram. This “error” caused distortion 
of the hologram over time and a pit was added the planchet only after 
the first 1,000 coins had already been produced. Issued on a 30 mm 
planchet of 1/2 ounce of .999 fine silver and minted by Northwest 
Territorial Mint, the obverse features the Litecoin symbol, date, and 
denomination while the reverse features a holographic sticker with 
the firstbits address visible near the center. 


Public Address: LdxoJK Vj6vkQcQ8AsTXhqCcSyc65FxGziD. 


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Extremely Rare Black Address, Non-Serialized 2013 Lealana 25 LTC 
A Trophy Coin From the Litecoin Series 


4091 


2013 Lealana 25 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LTCXEaiM. Black 
Address, Non-Serialized. Silver. MS-67 (ANACS). Loaded 
with 25 LTC. This Black Address, Non-Serialized 25 Litecoin 
represents a previously unreported variety with a mintage of “0” 
listed in the authoritative crypto Encyclopedia by Elias Ahonen. 
It is the first example that has been brought to our attention and 
might be considered unique in private hands, or nearly so. An 
example of the regular variety 25 LTC realized $13,200 in our 
April 2022 sale with a reported mintage of 495 coins, though 
this one offers magnitudes of greater rarity. 


Issued on a 39 mm planchet of 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features the 
Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse 


features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible 
near the center. Most remarkably, the binary code at the edge 
of the reverse spells out the Hawaiian phrase “IKAIKA I HELU 
NUI” that translates as “Strength in Numbers,’ which is echoed 
in Latin on the Casascius coin series as VIRES IN NUMERIS. 
It also features special laser rimming around the edge of the 
hologram sticker on the reverse which serves as an additional 
security feature 


Included with this coin is the matching Certificate of Authenticity 
issued by Lealana which lists the production statistics and full 
public address for this particular coin. It is also signed by series 
creator Noah Luis and features a special security hologram. 


Public Address: LTCXEaiMbhfl KcvH9KyMmxSfXqvHuhTb1D. 


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Top Pop 2013 Lealana 1 LTC 
MS-67 (PCGS) 


4092 


2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LTC30eJW. Black 
Address, Non-Serialized. “First Run” Variety. Nickel Brass. MS-67 
(PCGS). Loaded with 1 LTC. Specialist Elias Ahonen indicates that 
these “First Run” Lealana 1 LTC coins are “generally the most desired 
by collectors.” Issued on a 30 mm Nickel-plated Brass planchet, the 
obverse features the Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while 
the reverse features a holographic sticker with the firstbits address 
visible near the center. This MS-67 example is surely one of the finest 
know of this prized variety, and it is tied at the top of the PCGS 
Population Report. 


Public Address: LTC30eJWLi5 VyGjnfZbbLcCmZ4Yih31kHD. 


PCGS# 902815. 


PCGS Population: 6; none finer. 


MS-67 (PCGS) 2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin 
None Finer at PCGS 


4093 


2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LTC3YzBQ. Black 
Address, Non-Serialized. “First Run” Variety. Nickel Brass. MS-67 
(PCGS). Loaded with 1 LTC. This Black Address, Non-Serialized “First 
Run” variety is an historic issue, representing a pivotal experiment in 
physical cryptocurrency that served as a prototype for the varieties to 
follow. Just 2,000 examples were issued, though many of these have 
since been peeled and redeemed. In many ways, it is comparable to 
the scarce “Casacius Error” 1 BTC from the Casascius series—one of 
which sold for $78,000 in our April 2022 sale. 


Public Address: LTC3YzBQxh19GSZmWuA5tdXZUSSxttRLmf. 
PCGS# 902815. 
PCGS Population: 6; none finer. 


Transitional Green Address 


2013 Lealana 1 LTC 
Novelty 6606 Serial Number 


4094 


2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LbfzqjAK. Serial No. 
6606. Green Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. MS-67 (ICG). 
Loaded with 1 LTC. A rare coin that is made ever more desirable 
by the novelty 6606 serial number. This coin features Superb Gem 
quality with virtually flawless surfaces. It is an exciting example of the 
transitional Buyer Funded variety first issued in May 2014, indicated 
by the green address on the hologram. This type was produced 
in response to federal requirements from the Financial Crimes 
Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to Money Services business 
and only 5,000 were minted. 


Under the new Buyer Funded format, buyers of these Lealana coins 
were responsible for sending the cryptocurrency to the coin’s address 
themselves at a later time. Though dated 2013, the present piece 
was actually funded with cryptocurrency in 2017. This type was 
actually the final variety produced by Lealana founder Noah Luis, 
aka “Smoothie” They remain historic artifacts from this important 
development in the cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: LbfzqjAKSpHXJZJTcTCFq9sAbPT4LceqoD. 


PCGS# 892141. 


Transitional Green Address 


2013 Lealana 1 LTC 
MS-66 (PCGS) 


4095 


2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LfaWhfie. Serial No. 
7368. Green Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). 
Loaded with 1 LTC. This coin features Gem quality with virtually 
flawless surfaces. It is an exciting example of the transitional Buyer 
Funded variety first issued in May 2014, indicated by the green 
address on the hologram. This type was produced in response 
to federal requirements from the Financial Crimes Enforcement 
Network (FinCEN) related to Money Services business and only 5,000 
were minted. It also represents the very first PCGS-graded example of 
this variety that we have had the pleasure of offering. 


Public Address: LfaWhfierNHrhmMPbVapVoLtYdchcDK 1eL. 
PCGS# 902815. 
PCGS Population: 9; 6 finer. 


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MS-65 (PCGS) Green Address 
Lealana 1 LTC 


4096 


2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LTzF5PFT. Serial No. 
5966. Green Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. MS-65 (PCGS). 
Loaded with 1 LTC. Under the new Buyer Funded format, buyers of 
these Lealana coins were responsible for sending the cryptocurrency 
to the coin’s address themselves at a later time. Though dated 2013, 
the present piece was actually funded with cryptocurrency in 2015. 
This type was actually the final variety produced by Lealana founder 
Noah Luis, aka “Smoothie”. They remain historic artifacts from this 
important development in the cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: LTzF5PFTrDqY X69xVRzngFrXAnKXnDxZay. 
PCGS# 902815. 
PCGS Population: 1; 15 finer. 


First Edition 2014 CryptoVest 1 LTC 


4097 


2014 CryptoVest “Zinodaur” 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
LIRpnm. First Edition. Zinc Alloy. MS-66 PL (ICG). Loaded with 
1 LTC. Loaded with 1 LTC. A handsome piece designed by the 
Romanian artist Zinodaur for CryptoVest. These coins were launched 
in September 2013 and just 850 were produced. The Zinodaur design 
was selected after design contest held on the BitcoinTalk.org forum. 
These special First Edition coins are notable for the absence of a 
Firstbits window and instead feature a solid hologram. A smaller 
replica coin made out of chocolate was also released alongside these 
alloy examples. 


Public Address: LiRpnmL5pil 506bbh5rq7EINSNGXMmmFG]. 


PCGS# 892691. 


Incredible Prooflike CryptoVest 1 LTC 


4098 


2015 CryptoVest “Zinodaur” 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LcsJ8xL. 
Zinc Alloy. MS-68 PL (ICG). Loaded with 1 LTC. This CryptoVest 
issue was designed by the Romanian artist Zinodaur after winning a 
design contest held on the BitcoinTalk.org forum. This is actually the 
second, or “regular”, version of this issue following the First Edition 
launched in September 2013. This regular edition is identified by 
the transparent firstbits window on the security hologram, which is 
obscured on the First Edition. The four images within the shield on the 
obverse allude to the speed, security, mining, and global significance 
of the Litecoin currency. Just 3,150 of this type were issued. 


Public Address: LcsJ8xLSA2i77pSLxfoqbeLoitnm2HzJEg 


PCGS# 892685. 


Pristine Prooflike 1 LTC 


4099 


2015 CryptoVest “Zinodaur” 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
LQoEbdF. Zinc Alloy. MS-68 PL (ICG). Loaded with 1 LTC. This 
is actually the second, or “regular”, version of this issue following 
the First Edition launched in September 2013. This regular edition 
is identified by the transparent firstbits window on the security 
hologram, which is obscured on the First Edition. 


Public Address: LQoEbdFRX1MrAAhmu9pCgBFréhbnPmx8xp. 


PCGS# 892687. 


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Superb CryptoVest 1 LTC 


4100 


2015 CryptoVest “Zinodaur” 1 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits 
LSgn6rw. Zinc Alloy. MS-67 PL (ICG). Loaded with 1 LTC. This 
CryptoVest issue was designed by the Romanian artist Zinodaur after 
winning a design contest held on the BitcoinTalk.org forum. The four 
images within the shield on the obverse allude to the speed, security, 
mining, and global significance of the Litecoin currency. Just 3,150 of 
this type were issued. 


Public Address: LSgn6érwtD8DMt4yNEALueuGrid1 AyQ7Kfi. 


PCGS# 892688. 


Pristine 2018 Genesis 0.5 LTC 
in Antique Gold Finish 


4101 


2018 Genesis LS1 0.5 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LNJ3cJ4x. Serial 
No. 33. Antique Gold Finish. Alloy. MS-68 (ICG). Loaded with 0.5 
LTC. One of just 125 struck in this finish, it represents the first of the 
type we have had the pleasure of offering. This series was announced 
on the BitcoinTalk.org forum on March 4, 2019. It was the fourth 
release in the popular Genesis series that first entered the physical 
crypto market in 2015. 


Public Address: LNJ3cJ4xCgAP8WEsA 73sy4zeGK8Uv4voe2. 


PCGS# 893596. 


Low Mintage Genesis 0.5 LTC 


in Polished Silver Finish 
Just 40 Struck 


4102 


2018 Genesis LS1 0.5 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LcubN6ML. Serial 
No. 35. Polished Silver Finish. Alloy. MS-65 (ICG). Loaded with 0.5 
LTC. A rare variety from the fourth issue released in the Genesis series. 
While earlier releases had featured a wide range of cryptocurrencies, 
this iteration included only Litecoin and Dash. A total of 300 coins 
were released in each currency across a variety of finishes including 
polished gold, antiqued gold, polished silver, and antiqued silver on 
the typical alloy planchets used for prior series. This polished silver 
finish 1 LTC boasts a low mintage of only 40 coins struck, making it 
among the most desirable variations of this issue. 


Public Address: LcubN6MLhknM2hfbBydT 1 qUqf6aUFpzEz. 


PCGS# 893597. 


Antique Silver Finish 2018 Genesis 0.5 LTC 


4103 


2018 Genesis LS1 0.5 Litecoin. Loaded. Firstbits LgWHte45. Serial 
No. 37. Antique Silver Finish. Alloy. MS-69 (ICG). Loaded with 0.5 
LTC. The Genesis series first entered the physical crypto market in 
May 2015 with an issue that including 12 different cryptocurrencies. 
This success of this debut issue spawned a number of follow-ups and 
the series has become a collector favorite ever since. This 1 LTC from 
2018 boasts the Antique Silver finish with a mintage of only 125 coins. 


Public Address: LgWHte45a9 AmKnWvYv3 1JevoyhWrV5MobZ. 


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MISCELLANEOUS CRYPTOCURRENCIES 


Nearly Flawless MS-69 (ICG) 
MoonBits 1 Bitcore 


4104 


2019 MoonBits 1M Bits 1 Bitcore (BTX). Loaded. Firstbits 
2Z7H5tnT. Serial No. M2314. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-69 
(ICG). Loaded with 1 BTX (Bitcore). A virtually prefect example 
of this unconventional denomination that was first released by 
MoonBits in 2018 with a prototype issue. The current coin reflects 
the regular production run launched the following year. A well made 
and handsome piece that reflects the superior craftsmanship that 
MoonBits is recognized for. 


Public Address: 2Z7H5tnTNU lrY WQwyzJKFSpXQ25zF7iUPL. 


PCGS# 892620. 


Ultra Gem MoonBits 1 Bitcore 
Wis ' 


4105 


2019 MoonBits 1M Bits 1 Bitcore (BTX). Loaded. Firstbits 
2FwKXMer. Serial No. M2303. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-68 
(ICG). Loaded with 1 BTX (Bitcore). The Bitcore cryptocurrency 
is actually the result of a fork in Bitcoin in April 2017. While not as 
well known, Bitcore is designed specifically to enhance speed and 
reliability on the blockchain. These 1 BTX pieces by MoonBits were 
released in March 2019 and just 800 were struck. 


Public Address: 2FwKXMerjsDoj2wyhRTxmciFDfc6MsHQJV. 


PCGS# 892628. 


Desirable MoonBits 1 Bitcore (BT X) 


4106 


2019 MoonBits 1M Bits 1 Bitcore (BTX). Loaded. Firstbits 
2ZGCVIBKk. Serial No. M2301. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-67 
(ICG). Loaded with 1 BTX (Bitcore). The MoonBits Bitcore (BTX) 
series is an unconventional yet scarce series launched with small 
prototype mintages in 2018 with this “regular’ version to follow in 
2019. It features the same format and general design as the more 
popular Bitcoin series, with an attractive Titan finish across the 
alloy composition. The Bitcore currency itself is a fork from Bitcoin 
spawned in April 2017. 


Public Address: 2ZGCV1BkY7ruciDa92MtFTnittXrpQrbXq. 


PCGS# 892632. 


Titan Finish MoonBits 1 BTX 


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4107 


2019 MoonBits 1M Bits 1 Bitcore (BTX). Loaded. Firstbits 
2NYFg39w. Serial No. M2302. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-67 
(ICG). Loaded with 1 BTX (Bitcore). The MoonBits Bitcore series 
is relatively elusive and struck in paltry quantities compared to the 
flagship Bitcoin issues. Just 800 of this M Series 1 BTX were struck. 
They were released on the BitcoinTalk.org forum on March 2, 2019 at 
a price of 22EUR each. They are part of the suite of unconventional 
cryptocurrency coins created by MoonBits, including the BitSend, 
Diamond, and MegaCoin currencies. 


Public Address: 2NYFg39wQRb3HTuPND5dYt8mPucKyhyBVz. 


PCGS# 892627. 


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Titan Finish 1 Bitcore 


4108 

2019 MoonBits 1M Bits 1 Bitcore (BTX). Loaded. Firstbits defects of any sort. A pleasing specimen denominated in a popular 
2XWERDhu. Serial No. M2304. Titan Finish. Metal Alloy. MS-67 fork of Bitcoin. 

(ICG). Loaded with 1 BTX (Bitcore). Deep steel-blue and gunmetal Public Address: 2XWfRDhuwnH$c6D5g7wmR3DPWn9uSHpKXu. 


tones are revealed from the high-quality Titan finish under close 


: ; : PCGS# 892621. 
inspection. The surfaces are also well preserved and without notable 


*PLEASE NOTE* 

Loaded cryptocurrency coins will be reserved at their intrinsic 
cryptocurrency value on the day of the sale. Lots realizing $25,000 
or more will be delivered via armored carrier ONLY. An additional 
shipping charge of five hundred dollars [$500] will be applied to 
domestic armored carrier deliveries, with additional fees for remote 
and international deliveries. Winning bidders may also pay their 
invoice via BitPay for a 2% fee after authorization by Stack’s Bowers 
Galleries prior to the sale. Additional terms and conditions apply. 


Contact Us for More Information! 


800.458.4646 e West Coast 
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NON-LOADED CRYPTOCURRENCY COINS 


BITCOIN 


Magnificent Redeemed 2011 Casascius Gold-Plated Storage Bar 


A Tremendous Rarity 


4109 


Redeemed 2011 Casascius “Bearer” Bitcoin Storage Bar. 
Series 2. Gold-Plated Alloy. Genuine (PCGS). Redeemed 
and non-loaded. This bar is a monumental Casascius rarity 
and the very first of the type that we have had the pleasure 
to present to collectors. Visually and historically captivating, 
this piece represents one of the grails of the overall physical 
cryptocurrency category. It has been certified as Genuine by 
PCGS and is housed in an oversized PCGS holder. A redeemed 
25 BTC coin sold for $9,600 in our August 2022 sale and this 
bar offers considerably greater rarity with less than half of the 
mintage. It will surely be a crowning jewel in an advanced 
world-class collection. 


The Casascius “bearer bar” type was first introduced in November 
2011 with a face value of 100 BTC, which was equivalent to 
roughly US$350 upon release. Over time, these bars went 
through several iterations in response to collector demand and 
fluctuations in the crypto market. Even larger denominations 


of 500 BTC and 1,000 BTC were eventually released, as well as 
bars in the Litecoin currency. Later bars were also equipped 
with 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) requirements for increased 
security. The bars employ virtually the same functionality as the 
smaller Casascius coins, utilizing a holographic security sticker 
to enclose a private key. 


The present Storage Bar format was among the last releases in 
this series and “were the first empty item released by Casascius’, 
as pointed out by specialist Elias Ahonen. They were sold 
unfunded and allowed the owner to load a custom amount 
of bitcoin using the associated firstbits and public address. A 
total of only 198 Storage Bars were ever funded, and nearly 40% 
of those have since been redeemed. This particular is among 
the redeemed or “peeled” examples, revealing the honeycomb 
security pattern left behind now that the holographic sticker has 
been removed and, presumably, discarded. The importance and 
desirability of this bar simply cannot be overstated. 
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Exciting Redeemed Casascius 5 Bitcoin Rarity 
The First Our Firm Has Handled 


4110 


Redeemed 2012 Casascius “Bitnickel” 5 Bitcoin. Firstbits 
1CtprxPE. Series 1. Nickel Plated Brass. MS-67 (ICG). 
Redeemed and non-loaded. An incredibly exciting offering that 
represents the very first such example our firm has handled. 
This piece was initially funded with 5 BTC on February 13, 
2012 and was redeemed just over a year later on February 23, 
2013. At the time it was redeemed, the 5 BTC face value was 
equivalent to roughly US$150. Today, it would amount to about 
US$150,000 (May 2023). 


A much more common unfunded example sold for $2,400 in 
our March 2023 sale, which never had any cryptocurrency 
associated with it. The present redeemed piece offers an 
immensely more fascinating narrative and greater rarity. It 
represents an irresistible jewel for advanced specialists. 


According to researcher Elias Ahonen, the Series 1 Casascius 5 
BTC funded coins were released in January 2012 with an issue 
price of 6 BTC, amounting to around US$33 at the time. Since 
their debut, nearly 35% of them have been peeled and redeemed. 


Public Address: 1CtprxPFwem1htFbNNfhvX2PRZxDrKLpEt. 


PCGS# 893335. 


Top Pop Unfunded Casascius 2012 1 BTC 
MS-65 (PCGS) 


4111 


Unfunded 2012 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Series 2. Brass. MS-65 (PCGS). 
Unfunded and non-loaded. An intriguing unfunded example of this 
scarce issue with remarkably strong reflectivity on the obverse. It is 
tied at the top of the PCGS Population Report for this category with 
just one other coin. The reverse showcases the private key “pit” at 
center which is typically obscured by the hologram, providing some 


insight into the functionality of these physical crypto coins. While 
the 2011 and 2013 Casascius 1 BTC appear with relative frequency, 
the 2012 1 BTC is incredibly elusive on the market in all formats. 


Public Address: Unavailable 
PCGS# 905920. 
PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Top Pop Redeemed Casascius 1 BTC in Brass 
MS-66 (PCGS) 


4112 


Redeemed 2013 Casascius 1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 13MD5U4V. 
Series 2. Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). Redeemed and non-loaded. 
This piece represents one of the very finest redeemed 2013 
Casascius 1 BTC graded by PCGS. An important prize for 
crypto collectors and traditional numismatists alike. As a 
redeemed piece, the holographic sticker on the reverse has been 
peeled away and replaced, revealing the honey-comb pattern 
that serves as a security feature. According to researcher Elias 


Ahonen, the 2013 Series 2 1 BTC was “the first to have a ‘lobe’ 
cut into the private key pit in order to help stabilize the private 
key and first-bits during assembly, as they often appeared 
crooked in older coins” 
Public Address: 
13MD5U4VEpU7yCf7bQowY 2JKoMcGQeBmgB. 

PCGS# 902225. 

PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Elusive Unfunded Casascius “DIY” Bitcoin in Aluminum 
The First Our Firm Has Handled 


4113 


Unfunded 2013 Casascius Promotional “DIY” Bitcoin. Orange 
Finish. Aluminum. MS-65 (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A 
surprisingly elusive issue from the Casascius series that was only sold 
in a blank “DIY” format. While an estimate 80,000 were distributed 
in total, this example represents the very first such piece we have had 
the pleasure of offering to collectors. Specialist Elias Ahonen points 
out in his Encyclopedia that these “are the only non-denominated 


Casascius coin” and that “these coins have been used as a medium 

by other coin producers to create pre-funded or unfunded physical 

crypto-currency for commercial purposes. These include SerpCoin, 

Cryptofreeze, AussieBTC, and others”. While generally encountered 

with a plain aluminum finish, some were distributed with colorful 

finishes as seen on the present example. Public Address: Unavailable. 
PCGS# 891335. 


Rare Buyer Funded, Black Address Lealana 0.5 BTC 
Just 10 Issued 


4114 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.5 Bitcoin. Firstbits 1BTC8m3P. 
Serial No. 1284. Buyer Funded. Black Address, Serialized. 
Silver. MS-69 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A very rare 
example representing the short transitional period between the 
Pre-Funded and Buyer-Funded formats offered by Lealana. In 
response to new federal requirements, Lealana stopped offering 
coins that were pre-funded and instead offered coins that the 
buyer was responsible for funding on their on after receiving 
the coin. 


This changeover occurred roughly around May 2014 and was 
marked by the appearance of the words BUYER FUNDED 
etched onto the security holograms. This change was also to be 
marked by a switch to green colored Firstbits address, though 
a few of the older style black firstbits were used before the new 
green addresses took their place. This coin is one of those very 
few to feature both the Buyer Funded designation and the black 
address of the pre-funded style. With just 10 reportedly struck, 
it is an important rarity. Public Address: Unavailable. 
PCGS# 892212. 


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Immaculate MS-69 (PCGS) 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.1 BTC in Brass 
The Sole Finest at PCGS 


4115 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 16BXxgSf. Serial 
No. 6479. Buyer Funded, Green Address, Serialized. Brass. MS-69 
(PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. An incredible condition rarity 
that represents one of the last crypto issues of the coveted “early” 
period from 2011 through 2013. Flawless surfaces are enhanced by 
sharp detail to the design elements and intense, cartwheeling luster 
throughout. It ranks as the sole finest example graded by PCGS in 
this category. 


First introduced as Lealana Litecoin, the Lealana series was released to 
collectors and investors in June 2013 as a counterpart to the Casascius 
physical bitcoins introduced in 2011. It was invented and issued by 
Noah Luis of Honolulu, Hawaii, who is perhaps better recognized 
within the crypto community by his internet handle “smoothie.” This 
2013 brass 0.1 BTC is remarkable as the only non-silver coin in the 
entire Lealana Bitcoin series. 


Public Address: 16BXxgSfe8yW L3jwFgmLx4G9ixP6ZA SH¢F. 
PCGS# 921841. 
PCGS Population: 1; none finer. 


MS-68 (PCGS) Unfunded Green Address 


Lealana 0.1 BTC 
Just 1 Finer at PCGS 


4116 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 14wYj8pw. Serial 
No. 6221. Buyer Funded, Green Address, Serialized. Brass. MS- 
68 (PCGS). Unfunded and Non-Loaded. An incredible condition 
rarity that ranks among the very finest known. Just 1 coin has been 
graded finer by PCGS in this category. While a small subset of this 
type was issued under the pre-funded format, the vast majority were 
sold under the Buyer Funded model which began in early 2014. 
These remain immensely popular as the smallest denomination in the 
Lealana series, though are relatively scarce on the secondary market. 


Public Address: 14wYj8pwChsTZGTy2kTAptybs6ZfEE1Zkg. 
PCGS# 921841. 
PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer. 


Impressive Redeemed Lealana 0.1 BTC in Brass 


4117 


Redeemed 2013 Lealana 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 1BtcATKn. Serial 
No. 692. Black Address, Serialized. Brass. MS-66 (PCGS). 
Redeemed and non-loaded. A stunning example with just 2 ranked 
higher at PCGS. The design elements are quite intricate and enjoyable 
to examine closely. According to specialist Elias Ahonen, just 400 of 
this type were originally issued. A similar redeemed example sold for 
$840 in our November 2022 sale. 


First introduced as Lealana Litecoin, the Lealana series was released 
to collectors and investors in June 2013 as a counterpart to the 


Casascius physical bitcoins introduced in 2011. It was invented and 
issued by Noah Luis of Honolulu, Hawaii, who is perhaps better 
recognized within the crypto community by his internet handle 
“smoothie.” This 2013 brass 0.1 BTC is remarkable as the only non- 
silver coin in the entire Lealana Bitcoin series. 


Public Address: 1BtcATKnXF5ar568gfdvBnhysMHziFPnRs. 
PCGS# 905959. 
PCGS Population: 9; 2 finer. 


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MS-69 (PCGS) Unfunded Lealana 0.01 BTC 


in Rainbow Gold-Plated Finish 
Just 1 Finer at PCGS 


4118 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer- 
Funded. Firstbits 15Xvt3p6. Serial No. 125. Rainbow Gold Plated 
Finish. 1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-69 (PCGS). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. An important and flawless gold-plated specimen that 
represents the very first of the type to appear to public auction. It is 
one of just 140 struck in total, only 70 of which were distributed as 
individual coins. Struck in 1/100z of .999 fine silver, these pieces are 
likely the “world’s smallest loadable physical bitcoin” according to 
Smoothie, who is otherwise known as Noah Luis, the creator of the 
Lealana series. It measures 19.8 mm across, which is roughly half that 
of Lealana’s large silver 2013 1 BTC coin at 39mm. 


This piece is accompanied by a very special matched Certificate of 
Authenticity that outlines the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, this special COA 
is hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features an 
authentication hologram sticker on the back. Less than 200 coins 
across all types and varieties of this issue were accompanied by signed 
COAs. Full Public Address is listed on matching serialized Certificate 
of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921852. 

PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer. 


Unfunded Rainbow Finish Lealana 


0.01 BTC in Gilt Silver 
MS-69 (PCGS) 


4119 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer- 
Funded. Firstbits 187n1ZBi. Serial No. 135. Rainbow Gold Plated 
Finish. 1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-69 (PCGS). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. This Rainbow-finish “Bitcoin Cent” is an irresistible rarity 
with exceptional preservation to match the production quality. A 
subtle iridescence of rainbow patina has been applied to select areas 
around the edge of the obverse, revealing a hologram-effect when 
viewed under a light source. This piece is accompanied by a very 
special matched Certificate of Authenticity that outlines the coin info 
including the dimensions, public address, and serial number. Most 
remarkably, this special COA is hand-signed by Lealana series creator 
Noah Luis and features an authentication hologram sticker on the 
back. Less than 200 coins across all types and varieties of this issue 
were accompanied by signed COAs. Full Public Address is listed on 
matching serialized Certificate of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921852. 

PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer. 


Flawless Unfunded Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” Rarity 
The Sole Finest Mint State Lealana Coin at PCGS Across All Types 


4120 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer- 
Funded. Firstbits 1C VAoefp. Serial No. 122. Gold Plated Finish. 
1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-70 (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
A fantastic rarity among Lealana coinage representing the sole 
finest Mint State coins graded by PCGS across the entire series. For 
collectors seeking the absolute best, this offering is surely irresistible. 


The obverse features a familiar layout seen on the early (Pre-2014) 
Lealana coinage including the bitcoin symbol at the center with a 
Hawaiian-inspired design in the background. Around the edge is 
the date, denomination, and the Hawaiian phrase “IKAIKA I HELU 
NUI” which translates as “Strength in Numbers”. A holographic 
security sticker dominates the central reverse, while the very edge 


of the reverse reveals the coin’s serial number and the full public 
address. 


This piece is accompanied by a very special matched Certificate of 
Authenticity that outlines the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, this special 
COA is hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features 
an authentication hologram sticker on the back. Less than 200 coins 
across all types and varieties of this issue were accompanied by 
signed COAs. Full Public Address is listed on matching serialized 
Certificate of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921852. 

PCGS Population: 1; none finer. The sole finest Mint State Lealana coin at PCGS across all types. 


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Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 


in Gold Plated Silver 
MS-69 (PCGS) 


4121 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer- 
Funded. Firstbits 1HpB7QLx. Serial No. 132. Gold Plated Finish. 
1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-69 (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
It is one of just 140 struck in total, only 70 of which were distributed 
as individual coins. Struck in 1/100z of .999 fine silver, these pieces 
are likely the “world’s smallest loadable physical bitcoin” according to 
Smoothie, who is otherwise known as Noah Luis, the creator of the 
Lealana series. It measures 19.8 mm across, which is roughly half that 
of Lealana’s large silver 2013 1 BTC coin at 39mm. 


This piece is accompanied by a very special matched Certificate of 
Authenticity that outlines the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, this special COA 
is hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features an 
authentication hologram sticker on the back. Less than 200 coins 
across all types and varieties of this issue were accompanied by signed 
COAs. Full Public Address is listed on matching serialized Certificate 
of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921852. 

PCGS Population: 3; 1 finer. 


Top Pop Unfunded Lealana 
0.01 BTC in 1/100z Silver 


Rainbow Finish 


4122 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer 
Funded. Firstbits 1ACeBTVJ. Serial No. 77. Rainbow Finish. 
1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-69 (PCGS). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. This Rainbow-finish “Bitcoin Cent” is an irresistible rarity 
with exceptional preservation to match the production quality. A 
subtle iridescence of rainbow patina has been applied to select areas 
around the edge of the obverse, revealing a hologram-effect when 
viewed under a light source. This piece is accompanied by a very 
special matched Certificate of Authenticity that outlines the coin info 
including the dimensions, public address, and serial number. Most 
remarkably, this special COA is hand-signed by Lealana series creator 
Noah Luis and features an authentication hologram sticker on the 
back. Less than 200 coins across all types and varieties of this issue 
were accompanied by signed COAs. Full Public Address is listed on 
matching serialized Certificate of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921851. 

PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


Unfunded Rainbow-Finish “Bitcoin Cent” in Silver 
MS-69 (PCGS) 


4123 


Unfunded 2022 Lealana “Bitcoin Cent” 0.01 Bitcoin. Buyer 
Funded. Firstbits 14CoXimW. Serial No. 88. Rainbow Finish. 
1/100z .999 Fine Silver. MS-69 (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
Struck in 1/100z of .999 fine silver, these pieces are likely the “world’s 
smallest loadable physical bitcoin” according to Smoothie, who is 
otherwise known as Noah Luis, the creator of the Lealana series. 
This piece is accompanied by a very special matched Certificate of 
Authenticity that outlines the coin info including the dimensions, 


public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, this special 
COA is hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features 
an authentication hologram sticker on the back. Less than 200 coins 
across all types and varieties of this issue were accompanied by signed 
COAs. Full Public Address is listed on matching serialized Certificate 
of Authenticity. 

PCGS# 921851. 

PCGS Population: 2; none finer. 


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Unfunded “Bankers Beware” 


DIY Bitcoin in Silver 
Low Serial Number 9 


4124 


Unfunded 2018 Be Your Own Bank “Bankers Beware” Bitcoin. 
Serial No. 009. Silver. Proof-64+ Deep Cameo (ICG). Unfunded 
and non loaded. Produced with exceptional quality, this piece offers 
intricate design elements and deeply mirrored fields on both sides. 
Struck in loz of .999 fine silver, it should appeal to both bullion 
collectors and crypto enthusiasts alike. Also included is the original 
box and COA, as well as a holographic security sticker that can be 
used to load the coin if paired with a private key. 
PCGS# 893589. 


Gem Proof B.Y.O.B. Bitcoin in 1oz Silver 


4125 


Unfunded 2018 Be Your Own Bank “Federal No More” Bitcoin. 
Serial No. 009. Silver. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (ICG). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. A beautiful Gem Proof example from the Be Your Own 
Bank series marked with the desirable serial number 9. Also included 
is the original box and COA, as well as a holographic security sticker 
that can be used to load the coin if paired with a private key. 

PCGS# 893590. 


Unfunded “Mother of All Bubbles” 
Bitcoin in Silver 


4126 


Unfunded 2019 Be Your Own Bank “Mother of All Bubbles” 
Bitcoin. Serial No. 009. Silver. Proof-68 Deep Cameo (ICG). 
Unfunded and non-loaded. Though unfunded, this example is offered 
in an assembled format with a public address associated, unlike most 
of the prior issues from Be Your Own Bank. The denomination is 
0.02009 BTC, which references the year that Bitcoin was initially 
released. Also included is the original box and COA. 


Public Address: 185suA2epTygySB3CAjeEu3RPH7FPBNPpu. 


Scarce Unfunded BitPiece 
0.25 BTC in Brass 


4127 


Unfunded 2016 BitPiece 0.25 Bitcoin. Serial No. 95. Brass. MS- 
65+ PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. This 0.25 BitPiece issue 
was announced on the BitcoinTalk.org forum on July 3, 2016 as a 
collaboration between members miffman and bigtimespaghetti. Only 
100 were issued in the regular brass finish seen here, in addition to 10 
with silver plating and 5 with gold plating. The unfunded coins from 
this series were all released with the word EMPTY!! in the window of 
the security hologram in place of the firstbits address that would be 
viewable on a funded coin. 


Public Address: 1LP1NjneGDL1LK5uccdBcfyU6abiLmmN2u. 


PCGS# 893605. 


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Fascinating Coldcoin Spy Coin 
with Hidden Compartment 


4128 


2014 Coldcoin Spy Coin. Serial No. 46. Gold Plated Alloy. MS-67 PL 
(ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A unique concept among physical 
crypto with just 100 struck. Instead of the security hologram usually 
seen in this category, this coin instead features a hidden compartment 
inside the coin itself which is designed to hold a piece of paper with 
a private key or even an SD memory card. This storage compartment 
is accessible with a special tool that allows the center portion on the 
back of the coin to be removed. Elias Ahonen points out that these 
take inspiration from “similar hollow coins [that] were used during 
the Cold War to hide secret messages or even conceal drugs which an 
agent could use to end their life upon capture.” Ahonen also remarks 
that “the name cold coin refers to “cold storage’, which is the state of 
crypto-currency being stored in such a way that they are offline and 
impervious to hacks or accidental computer damage.” 


Rare Unfunded 2017 Crypto Imperator x 


Friends of Satoshi Collaborative Bitcoin 
Just 25 Struck 


4129 


Unfunded 2017 Crypto Imperator x Friends of Satoshi 
“Collaboration” Bitcoin. Firstbits 1EG87ttk. Version 2. Serial 
No. 22. Gold Plated Copper. MS-68 PL (ICG). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. A scarce and exciting example of this collaborative 
issue borne from a collective of physical crypto luminaries. They 
were announced on the Bitcointalk.org forum on August 1, 2017 
featuring private keys that were generated and assembled by Crypto 
Imperator. Order fulfilment was handled by respected forum member 
Minerjones via Mantis Escrow and Distributions (M.E.D.S). Struck 
on .999 fine copper planchets, they were offered in several different 
finishes including rose-gold plated, gold plated, silver plated, and 
copper plated. Just 250 were struck across all varieties. Only 25 of the 
present gold-plated finish were struck, occupying the serial numbers 
11 through 35. 


Public Address: 1EG87ttk6s2DwxnbrT77qq6RgUJBBaNg8K. 


Low Mintage 2017 CI x FOS Collaboration 


in Silver Plated Finish 
Only 50 Struck 


\/ . FRIENDS OF 


OSHI %, 
As 


4130 


Unfunded 2017 Crypto Imperator x Friends of Satoshi 
“Collaboration” Bitcoin. Firstbits 17s3U6rD. Version 2. Serial No. 
54. Silver Plated Copper. MS-68 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. One of only 50 coins struck with a silver plated finish from an 
overall mintage of 250 across all varieties. This Version 2 was released 
in August 2017 and is actually a follow up to an earlier issue launched 
in October 2016. The Friends of Satoshi organization describes itself 
as “a collective of content creators dedicated to sharing art, music, and 
culture. We empower creators of all sizes by helping to monetize their 
creations. We aim to be a decentralized marketing solution for Open 
Source software and projects.” 


Public Address: 17s3 U6rD8MepmN Y PH UxLgqufkX Unqq2y5f. 


PCGS# 893598. 


Unfunded Crypto Imperator and Friends of 


Satoshi Collaboration in Copper 
Just 165 Struck 


4131 


Unfunded 2017 Crypto Imperator x Friends of Satoshi 
“Collaboration” Bitcoin. Firstbits 1KDp78Nh. Version 2. Non- 
Serialized. Copper. MS-65 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A 
flashy example of this collaborative issue with a mintage of only 165 
coins for the variety. The first 15 coins were given serial numbers from 
86 though 100 and the remaining were left unserialized. Announced 
on the BitcoinTalk.org forums on August 1, 2017, a total of four 
different finishes were released including rose-gold plated, gold- 
plated, silver-plated and copper-plated. 


Public Address: 1KDp78Nh2MELJcyCZrHU6exGREFTbvamzR. 


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Unfunded Serial #244 Cryptolator 
in Copper 


4132 


Unfunded 2014 Cryptolator “Unchained” 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 
1Nwbt72D. Serial No. 244. Copper. MS-69 (ANACS). Unfunded 
and non-loaded. This Unfunded MS-69 (ANACS) coins is a visually 
exciting example with vibrant salmon-pink coloration throughout. 
The intricate “binary rim” detail at the reverse border clearly takes 
inspiration form the Casascius and Lealana series which both featured 
similar elements on coins they released in 2013. 


Public Address: 1Nwbt72D5MbOGE6EcpiBTsauHFKV5tmQby. 


Unfunded Cryptolator 
“Unchained” Series in Copper 


4133 


Unfunded 2014 Cryptolator “Unchained” 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 
15UWUxXtrw. Serial No. 414. Copper. MS-69 (ANACS). Unfunded 
and non-loaded. Based in Quebec, Canada and run by Jonathan 
Leonard, Cryptolator released their first coin in April 2014. Just 480 
of these serialized normal Copper coins were released, making these 
a relative rarity compared to many other crypto releases from that 
time period. 


Public Address: 1SUWUXrwM5o0j2NkmTtm9UkocrdTqt4gRJy. 


Impressive Unfunded Cryptolator 0.1 BTC 


4134 


Unfunded 2014 Cryptolator “Unchained” 0.1 Bitcoin. Firstbits 
1KcGiqlp. Serial No. 427. Copper. MS-69 (ANACS). Unfunded 
and non-loaded. These coins were offered in Pre-Funded, Unfunded, 
and DIY (Do It Yourself) formats. Specialist Elias Ahonen points out 
that “most were not pre-funded prior to shipment, so the majority of 
Cryptolator coins do not contain any BTC value.” 


Public Address: 1KcGiqlpmfwft9030HPgdDQgZUFdmJOAGS. 


Ultra Gem Unfunded Denarium in Brass 


4135 


Unfunded 2015 Denarium “Custom Series” Bitcoin. Firstbits 
ILNPCZn6. Serial No. E03815. Brass. MS-68 (ANACS). Unfunded 
and non-loaded. An absolute condition rarity with lovely reflectivity 
across the reverse and pale ivory-gold patina. The Denarium “Custom 
Series” is an interesting and scarce type issued by the Finland-based 
company Prasos Oy. Rather than a specific face value, these coins 
were offered pre-funded or buyer-funded with any denomination 
from 0.01 BTC to 5 BTC. An innovative and unique concept from this 
popular and “classic” physical bitcoin series. An example funded with 
0.01 BTC sold for $1,200 in our November 2022 auction. We note 
that the denomination is erroneously listed as “1/100 Bitcoin” on the 
ANACS label. 


Public Address: 1LNPCZn6cgyhVsc4SQ6x6vkCEhD3C7FhWW. 


NGC ID: 86KD. 


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Desirable Unfunded Denarium “Dove” 


4136 


Unfunded 2015 Denarium 0.01 Bitcoin. Firstbits 18SQuTFz. Serial 
No. E02232. Brass. MS-67 (ANACS). Unfunded and non-loaded. An 
exceptional Superb Gem example of this scarce issue with only 2,000 
coins struck. The Denarium series debuted in 2015 and was issued 
by the Finland-based company Prasos Oy. In 2020, Prasos changed 
its name to Coinmotion Oy and still offers a suite of cryptocurrency 
related services to both business and individuals. Their Denarium 
coins were heavily inspired by the Casascius series, featuring similar 
hologram stickers and overall dimensions. Elias Ahonen notes that 
the dove imagery featured on the obverse of this type symbolizes the 
“unparalleled financial freedom” that Bitcoin provides. 


Public Address: 18SQuTFz6Cby5J WrVnPvpK5ntBdQmS3ZNN. 


4137 


Unfunded 2016 Finite By Design “Satoshi” Bitcoin. Serial No. 43. 
Antique Gold Finish. Copper Alloy. MS-64 (ICG). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. An interesting and low-mintage DIY bitcoin that was 
originally sold as part of a 3-coin set with different finishes. Just 100 
were struck in each finish for a total of only 300 coins struck. 

PCGS# 893604. 


Unfunded “Satoshi” Bitcoin 


4138 


Unfunded 2016 Finite By Design “Satoshi” Bitcoin. Serial No. 43. 
Antique Silver Finish. Copper Alloy. MS-64 (ICG). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. One of just 100 issued with this finish. These were offered 
in 3-coin sets featuring antique copper, antique gold, and the present 
antique silver finish. They were originally sold with holographic 
security stickers that could be used to created a loadable physical 
crypto coin with a private key. 


Captivating Unfunded DIY 0.1 BTC 
in loz Silver 


4139 


Unfunded Finite by Design 0.1 Bitcoin. Serial No. 181. 10z .999 Fine 
Silver. MS-67 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. An impressive 
DIY coin with bold and effective design elements on both sides. Satiny 
luster is complimented with intense reflectivity and angelic snowy- 
white coloration. Included with the coin is a security hologram sticker 
that can be used to created a loaded crypto coin with a private key. 


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Unfunded Kialara 


“To The Moon’ Error in Silver 
Only 130 Known 


4140 


Unfunded 2017 Kialara “To The Moon” Bitcoin. Reverse Error 
Variety. Silver. MS-69 (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. We are 
thrilled to finally offer a treasure from the Kialara series to collectors. 
Created by Maxfield Mellenbruch, Kialara is recognized for 
exceptional production quality among physical crypto producers and 
their coins are typically sold in protective metal enclosures featuring 
inspiring artwork. The present error was created by a mistake in the 
minting process which created an incorrect or incompatible reverse 
design. As a result, an estimated 130 of these remained unfunded and 
were distributed as special gifts to collectors who ordered “regular” 
examples. 


Public Address: Unavailable. 


Elusive Unfunded LuckyBit 
Promotional Bitcoin 


4141 


Unfunded 2016 LuckyBit Promotional Bitcoin. Serial No. 23. 
Rose Gold Finish. Zinc Alloy. MS-64 PL (ICG). Unfunded and 
non-loaded. These were originally released as promotional items to 
advertise the LuckyBit online gambling website where users gambled 
bitcoin for a chance to win back larger amounts. Though identified as 
copper on the ICG label, research indicates this is likely a rose-gold 
finish applied to the standard zinc alloy planchet. Elias Ahonen notes 
in his Encyclopedia these were released in zinc alloy, silver plated 
alloy, and .999 fine silver, but does not mention the present rose-gold 
finish. This suggests they were produced separately in a later mintage. 
PCGS# 892284. 


Nearly Flawless Unfunded 
Microsoul 0.01 BTC 


4142 


Unfunded 2014 Microsoul 0.01 Bitcoin. Series 1. Brass. MS-69 PL 
(ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A desirable example from the 
“classic” era of physical crypto. The Microsoul series was launched 
at the end of 2013 by Matthew Rodbourne of the UK. The earliest 
issues were primarily made in brass and nickel compositions but 
eventually included silver and gold-plated silver coins as seen in the 
Casascius and Lealana series. Specialist Elias Ahonen notes in his 
bitcoin Encyclopedia that “with coins in 0.01 BTC and 0.05 BTC, 
Microsoul very much worked on the same scale of value as Casascius 
did originally” and that “his coins have clearly been heavily inspired 
by Casascius’ classic designs”. However, the Microsoul series was 
produced in significantly smaller quantities and offer a tremendous 
rarity. Ahonen notes that only 124 pre-funded coins were issued of 
the 2013 Series 1 type. 


Public Address: Unavailable. 


Rare Unfunded 2014 Microsoul 0.01 BTC 
Just 124 Minted 


4143 


Unfunded 2014 Microsoul 0.01 Bitcoin. Series 1. Brass. MS-67 PL 
(ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. Specialist Elias Ahonen notes in 
his bitcoin Encyclopedia that “with coins in 0.01 BTC and 0.05 BTC, 
Microsoul very much worked on the same scale of value as Casascius 
did originally” and that “his coins have clearly been heavily inspired 
by Casascius’ classic designs” However, the Microsoul series was 
produced in significantly smaller quantities and offer a tremendous 
rarity. Ahonen notes that only 124 pre-funded coins were issued of 
the 2013 Series 1 type. 


PCGS# 893166. 


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Prooflike Unfunded 2014 Microsoul 


4144 


Unfunded 2014 Microsoul 0.01 Bitcoin. Series 1. Brass. MS-63 PL 
(ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A superior Prooflike complexion 
graces this desirable 2014 issue with a mintage of just 124 pieces. 
The Microsoul series was launched at the end of 2013 by Matthew 
Rodbourne of the UK. The earliest issues were primarily made in 
brass and nickel compositions but eventually included silver and 
gold-plated silver coins as seen in the Casascius and Lealana series. 
PCGS# 893166. 


Rare Nasty Fans “1 Seat” Medal in Silver 


4145 


2014 NastyFans “1 Seat” Silver Medal. Firstbits 1Nasty7C. MS-68 
(ICG) Unfunded and non-loaded. A fun, innovative, and practical 
concept, this medal was struck by the mining collective Nasty Mining 
for release to it’s official fan club, Nasty Fans. It represents 1 Seat, or 
one share of membership to the club, and these Seats dictate how 
donated funds are distributed among members. Funds are generated 
through donations, sales of coins such as these, and through mining 
directly. There is a cap of 30,000 Seats for distribution, which aims at 
keeping the membership limited to passionate enthusiasts. 


These 1 Seat medals were struck in loz of .999 fine silver with a 
mintage of 500 pieces. While not loaded directly with any crypto 
currency, the public address on this coin is designed to receive and 
store club distributions in the form of BTC. Currently, this 1 Seat is 
associated with a pending payout of 0.00005314 BTC, equivalent to 
roughly $41 at the time of cataloging (May 2023). 


Public Address: 1Nasty7CiChehrWQbArw7oFuD2w9zRWhVW. 


PCGS# 892144. 


Desirable Unfunded 
Polymerbit Bitcoin “Banknote” 
Gem Uncirculated 66 PPQ (PCGS) 


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4146 


Unfunded 2020 Polymerbit Bitcoin Cold Storage Document. 
Firstbits 125GNK7s. Serial No. A000061. Series 2A-U (ND). Gem 
Uncirculated 66 PPQ (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. This 
specimen represents the very first of the type to be offered by our firm. 
It functions in a similar way to the popular crypto coins by Casascius, 
Lealana and others, featuring an associated public address that can 
be loaded to a custom amount and a private key hidden behind a 
security seal that can be used to redeem the value. Polymerbit claims 
that this issue is “the culmination of four years of security design and 
production improvements. The design efforts on this note alone have 
exceeded 100 hours..” 


Though officially labeled as cold storage “document’, the format 
generally resembles the banknotes printed for circulation in the 
United Kingdom. This undoubtedly makes them desirable to the 
passionate community of world paper money collectors as well as 
crypto enthusiasts. 


Public Address: 125GNK7s VfHRcvm8Rw8Aw22WCxdsyXCzNE. 


PCGS# 1132633. 


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Impressive Sail the High Seas DIY Bitcoin 
Glow-In-The-Dark Enamel Finish 


4147 


Unfunded 2018 Sail The High Seas DIY Bitcoin. Serial No. 23. 
Enameled Alloy. MS-64 (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A visually 
stunning example with impressive detail and enameling throughout. 
The obverse features a pirate ship with Bitcoin themed sails atop a 
stormy sea. The green enameled background also glows in the dark with 
enough light exposure beforehand. The reverse design is more direct 
with a large Bitcoin currency symbol against a black background. This 
issue was announced on the BitcoinTalk.org form on June 19, 2018 by 
forum member FFrankie, who would later go on to produce several 
other crypto-themed tokens in silver. 


Superb Gem 2019-AG 
Bitcoin Penny in Silver 


4148 


2019-AG Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Eagle Right. 
1/40z .999 Fine Silver. MS-67 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
A beautiful and scarce keepsake with deeply reflective luster and 
pearlescent coloration. Launched in March 2015, the Bitcoin Penny 
Company is most famous for their copper Bitcoin-themed tokens in 
roughly the same dimensions as the U.S. Lincoln cent, or “penny”. For 
the silver issues, they used a planchet made of 1/40z .999 fine silver and 
measuring roughly the same size as the U.S. Washington quarter. Just 
700 were struck across all silver varieties in 2019. 
PCGS# 892151. 


Prooflike Eagle Right 
2019 Silver Bitcoin Token 


pryy 


4149 


2019-AG Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Eagle Right. 
1/40z .999 Fine Silver. MS-67 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
Deeply mirrored fields sharply contrasts the frosty design elements to 
earn the coveted Prooflike designation from ICG. Launched in March 
2015, the Bitcoin Penny Company is most famous for their copper 
Bitcoin-themed tokens in roughly the same dimensions as the U.S. 
Lincoln cent, or “penny”. For the silver issues, they used a planchet 
made of 1/40z .999 fine silver and measuring roughly the same size 
as the U.S. Washington quarter. Just 700 were struck across all silver 
varieties in 2019. 
PCGS# 892151. 


Near-Gem Bitcoin Penny Co Token in Silver 


4150 


2019-AG Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Eagle Right. 
1/40z .999 Fine Silver. MS-64+ PL (PCGS). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. A stunning example of this popular and playful crypto-themed 
token. 

PCGS# 892151. 


Prooflike Bitcoin Penny Token in Silver 


4151 


2019-AG Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Eagle Right. 

1/40z .999 Fine Silver. MS-62 PL (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. 

Flashy reflectivity dominates the complexion of this scarce example. 
PCGS# 892151. 


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Gem Prooflike 2018 Bitcoin Penny 
in Copper 


4152 


2018-JULIE Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Node 
Reverse. Copper. MS-66 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A 
handsome survivor from this mintage of 4,000 pieces. The 2018-JULIE 
actually boasts one of the largest mintage of the series, testifying to 
the popularity of this producer. Bitcoin Penny Co. actually produced 
two varieties of the JULIE in 2018. The present version features a 
graphic of a network node on the reverse with the company name 
and MINTED IN USA proudly at the lower border. Also produced 
was a fundable DIY coin that couple be loaded with physical crypto as 
seen in the Casascius and Lealana series. The reverse on those coins 
were blank and ready to accept a security hologram and private key. 
PCGS# 892152. 


Node Reverse 2018 Bitcoin Penny 


4153 


2018-JULIE Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Node 
Reverse. Copper. MS-65 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. 
Brightly lustrous and fully untroubled, this piece is among the more 
popular issues released by the Bitcoin Penny Company. 

PCGS# 892152. 


Gem Bitcoin Penny Token in Copper 


4154 


2018-JULIE Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Node 
Reverse. Copper. MS-65 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. Since 
2015, the Bitcoin Penny Co. has been most well-known for producing 
Bitcoin-themed tokens in roughly the same dimensions as the U.S. 
Lincoln cent coin, or “Penny”. 

PCGS# 892152. 


Prooflike Near-Gem Bitcoin Token 


4155 


2018-JULIE Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Node 
Reverse. Copper. MS-64+ PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. The 
present version features a graphic of a network node on the reverse 
with the company name and MINTED IN USA proudly at the lower 
border. Also produced was a fundable DIY coin that couple be loaded 
with physical crypto as seen in the Casascius and Lealana series. 
The reverse on those coins were blank and ready to accept a security 
hologram and private key. 
PCGS# 892152. 


Dazzling Choice Bitcoin 
Penny Token in Copper 


4156 


2018-JULIE Bitcoin Penny Co. Bitcoin-Themed Token. Node 
Reverse. Copper. MS-64+ PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A 
handsome survivor from this mintage of 4,000 pieces. 

PCGS# 892152. 


Impressive 2018 Crypto Dollar Silver Medal 


4157 


2018 Crypto Dollar “Altcoin Specie” Bitcoin-Themed Medal. Silver. 
MS-70 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. This flawless Prooflike 
example is struck in 1oz of .999 fine silver. A functional and beautiful 
crypto medal with a stunning high-relief portrait of Liberty across the 
obverse. The reverse features a QR code struck at the center which 
brings up a website that provides the real-time value of an ounce of 
silver converted to a range of cryptocurrencies including BTC, DASH, 
ETH, XMR, LTC, DOGE, as well as USD. Though 300 were struck of 
this overall design type, just 200 were produced as part of this specific 
serialized Altcoin Specie variety. 


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Fun and Innovative Which Which BTC-Backed Token 


4158 


2022 Which Which “Cryptocoin” Bitcoin-Themed Token. Brass. 
MS-68 (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. This token was distributed 
by the sandwich chain Which Which as part of a promotion that 
started on April 29, 2022. They were given to customers who purchased 
“crypto boxes” that also included “a sandwich, a cookie, chips, and a 
large drink” Company Founder and CEO Jeff Sinelli intended for 
this to help educate the general public about cryptocurrency. Each 


participating Which Which location received 100 crypto boxes to 
sell and the maximum distribution was reportedly 25,000 coins. 
These coins can now be redeemed for store credit at Which Which 
locations, and the redeemable value fluctuates alongside the market 
value of Bitcoin. The current redeemable value can be verified on 
the Which Which website, which now lists a value of $7.26, or about 
0.00025 BTC, at the time of cataloging (May 2023) 


PCGS# 892188. 


LITECOIN 


Extremely Rare Unfunded Green-Address 25 LTC in Silver 
Just 3 Struck for the Variety 


4159 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 25 Litecoin. Firstbits LWUTA1 Vd. Buyer 
Funded, Green Address, Non-Serialized. Silver. Proof-69 Deep 
Cameo (PCGS). Unfunded and non-loaded. Described as “the 
rarest” and “perhaps the most coveted” coin of the Lealana series by 
researcher Elias Ahonen, this green-address 2013 Lealana 25 LTC 
is a truly significant offering. One of just 3 issued for the variety 
with BUYER FUNDED on the hologram, it is the largest litecoin 
denomination produced by Lealana, which is based in Honolulu, 
Hawaii. 

This coin is also accompanied by very special matched Certificate 
of Authenticity that outlines the coin info including the dimensions, 
public address, and serial number. Most remarkably, this special 
COA is hand-signed by Lealana series creator Noah Luis and features 
an authentication hologram sticker on the back. 


Issued on a 39 mm planchet of 1 ounce of .999 fine silver and 
minted by Northwest Territorial Mint, the obverse features the 
Litecoin symbol, date, and denomination while the reverse features 
a holographic sticker with the firstbits address visible near the center 
and the serial number above. Most remarkably, the binary code at the 
edge of the reverse spells out the Hawaiian phrase “IKAIKA I HELU 
NUI” that translates as “Strength in Numbers,” which is echoed in 
Latin on the Casascius coin series as VIRES IN NUMERIS. 


Public Address: LWUTA1Vdrf9CZxf2gSA£FQBHqG28vBBQiv. 
PCGS# 916770. 


PCGS Population: 1; none finer. 


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Redeemed Lealana 1 LTC 


4160 


Redeemed 2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Firstbits LTCb2Ctq. Serial 
No. 875. Black Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. MS-66 (ICG). 
Redeemed and non-loaded. A desirable example from this mintage 
of just 2,960 coins. The Lealana Litecoin series was first released to 
collectors and investors in June 2013 as a counterpart to the Casascius 
physical bitcoins introduced in 2011. It was invented and issued by 
Noah Luis of Honolulu, Hawaii, who is perhaps better recognized 
within the crypto community by his internet handle “smoothie.” This 
popular LTC series was intended to be a “friendly competitor” to 
the Casascius BTC series produced by Mike Caldwell, according to 
researcher Elias Ahonen. 


Public Address: LTCb2Ctqbu1RZzFqAX8zZDwLvXamdfzZHA. 


PCGS# 891788. 


Unfunded Lealana 1 LTC 


4161 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Firstbits LbfZ88Cm. Serial 
No. 6680. Buyer Funded. Green Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. 
MS-68 (ANACS). Unfunded and non-loaded. This coin features 
Ultra Gem quality with virtually flawless surfaces. It is an exciting 
example of the transitional Buyer Funded variety first issued in May 
2014, indicated by the green address on the hologram. This type was 
produced in response to federal requirements from the Financial 
Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to Money Services 
business and only 5,000 were minted. 


Under the new Buyer Funded format, buyers of these Lealana coins 
were responsible for sending the cryptocurrency to the coin’s address 
themselves at a later time. This type was actually the final variety 
produced by Lealana founder Noah Luis, aka “Smoothie” They 
remain historic artifacts from this important development in the 
cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: LbfZ88CmMDCGHhdkDuRL13NAxSjL3j8hHN. 


Ultra Gem Unfunded Lealana 1 LTC 


4162 


Unfunded 2013 Lealana 1 Litecoin. Firstbits LbfZ7L8X. Serial 
No. 6686. Buyer Funded. Green Address, Serialized. Nickel Brass. 
MS-68 (ANACS). Unfunded and non-loaded. This coin features 
Ultra Gem quality with virtually flawless surfaces. It is an exciting 
example of the transitional Buyer Funded variety first issued in May 
2014, indicated by the green address on the hologram. This type was 
produced in response to federal requirements from the Financial 
Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) related to Money Services 
business and only 5,000 were minted. 


Under the new Buyer Funded format, buyers of these Lealana coins 
were responsible for sending the cryptocurrency to the coin’s address 
themselves at a later time. Though dated 2013, the present piece 
was actually funded with cryptocurrency in 2017. This type was 
actually the final variety produced by Lealana founder Noah Luis, 
aka “Smoothie”. They remain historic artifacts from this important 
development in the cryptocurrency market. 


Public Address: LbfZ7L8Xc8an3W 1YX97FH6R6PAdSuCW1Uq 


NGC ID: 5LC2. 


Bold Finite By Design 
Unfunded Litecoin in Silver 


4163 


Unfunded 2017 Finite By Design Litecoin. Serial No. 59. 1o0z .999 
Fine Silver. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (ICG). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. This is a desirable entry in the DIY category struck in loz of 
.999 fine silver. A visually stunning example with intense reflectivity 
and bold design elements on both sides. 


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DOGECOIN 


MISCELLANEOUS CRYPTOCURRENCIES 


Superb Gem Prooflike Dogecoin Token 
Rare SI Mintmark with Just 150 produced 


4164 


2021-SI Bitcoin Penny Co. Dogecoin-Themed Token. Brass. MS-67 
PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A beautiful piece with deeply 
prooflike surfaces and bold design elements. This piece represents a 
change from their usual tokens in many respects, with completely 
distinct designs on both sides and a dazzling brass finish. The obverse 
features a prominent Dogecoin symbol at the center with WOW 
cleverly stamped across the horizontal serif of the “D”. The reverse 
features a stack of “DOGE-coins” with the currency stated below and 
the date at the bottom. Just 150 of this type were struck. 
PCGS# 891644. 


Gem Prooflike 2021-SI 


Dogecoin-Themed Token 
Just 150 Struck 


4165 


2021-SI Bitcoin Penny Co. Dogecoin-Themed Token. Brass. MS- 
66 PL (ICG). Unfunded and non-loaded. A playful yet impressive 
Dogecoin-themed token struck in beautifully reflective brass. While 
more famous for their Bitcoin-themed offerings, Bitcoin Penny Co. 
has always shown a sense of adventure and imagination in their 
products. This piece represents a change from their usual tokens in 
many respects, with completely distinct designs on both sides and a 
dazzling brass finish. 
PCGS# 891644. 


Desirable Unfunded 


“DIY” Coin in Gilt Silver 
Just 100 Struck 


4166 


Unfunded 2018 Finite by Design Bitcoin Gold (BTG) 
Commemorative Coin. Serial No. 79. Gilt Silver. MS-68 (ICG). 
Unfunded and non-loaded. An attractive example struck in loz .999 
fine silver featuring a “node” theme on the obverse and zodiac symbols 
around the border on the reverse. These were struck to commemorate 
the creating of the Bitcoin Gold cryptocurrency on October 24, 2017. 
Though currently unfunded, these coins have the capability of being 
loaded with any cryptocurrency with the use of a private key and the 
supplied security holograms. 
PCGS# 892717. 


Scarce Unfunded Finite 
By Design in Gilt Silver 


4167 


Unfunded 2018 Finite by Design Bitcoin Gold (BTG) 
Commemorative Coin. Serial No. 80. Gilt Silver. MS-68 (ICG). 
Unfunded and Non-Loaded. A seldom seen issue struck in loz of .999 
fine silver with pure gold gilding across both sides. Though currently 
unfunded, this coin falls into the DIY category and has the option to 
be loaded with any cryptocurrency though use of a private key and 
hologram security sticker. Two unused FD (Finite by Design) security 
holograms are included. Just 100 of this type were struck. 
PCGS# 892714. 


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Unfunded 1,000 INF Coin in 1oz Silver 


4168 


Unfunded 2017 Issac Newton 1,000 Infinitum Coin (IFC). loz 
.999 Fine Silver. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (ICG). Unfunded and non- 
loaded. This piece is denominated as 1,000 Infinitum Coin (INF) and 
was released as a promotional item ahead of the launch of the INF 
cryptocurrency. INF was a side project of Infinitum Bitcoins based in 


the British Virgin Islands which has been producing physical bitcoins 
since 2015. While an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for Infinitum Coin 
was original scheduled for January 2018, this does not appear to have 
ever taken place. 


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SESSION 5 


INTERNET ONLY 
NUMISMATIC AMERICANA, 
EARLY AMERICAN COINS & U.S. COINS PART 1 


THURSDAY, JUNE 15, 2023, 9:00 AM PT 
LOTS 5001-5571 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


NUMISMATIC AMERICANA 


EARLY AMERICAN AND BETTS MEDAL 


MILITARY MEDALS 


5001 


1770 Reverend George Whitefield Medal. Betts-526, var. Copper. 
MS-62 BN (PCGS). 32 mm. Similar to Betts-526, but struck from 
a variant obverse die with the peripheral inscription reading only 
GEORGE . / WHITEFIELD . and the portrait of a slightly different 
style. Our (Stack’s) Ford XIV Sale of May 2006 included three 
examples of Betts-526 and three examples of this particular variant 
of Betts-526, which is an extraordinary concentration since this Betts 
number is usually seen rather infrequently. 


COMITIA AMERICANA & 
REVOLUTIONARY ERA 


5002 


1976 Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Silver. 
MS-66 (PCGS). 76 mm. Presumably numbered on the edge, although 
the PCGS insert makes no mention of this and the edge is covered by 
the holder. 


From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5003 


1976 Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies, Societe 
International des Collectionneurs et Medailles Issue. Silver. Edge 
No. 0302. Mint State. 78 mm. 238.16 grams. Edge marked COPY OF 
DESIGN BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN: ORIGINALS STRUCK IN 1783. 
S.1L.C.M.M. PARIS - FRANCE - GO (star) NO 0302 (star) ARGENT. 
Housed in the original case, the inside of the lid with the printing 
SOCIETE / INTERNATIONAL / DES / COLLECTIONNEURS / ET 
/ MEDAILLES / A SUBSIDIARY OF / FIRST COINVESTORS, INC. / 
MONNAIE DE PARIS. The case is well preserved, with no significant 
blemishes, and housed in the original, although quite tattered, 
cardboard box. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case; 1 box) 
From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5004 


“1781” (1980s) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint 
Dies. Silver. MS-65 (NGC). 47 mm, .925 fine. Edge marked (double 
cornucopia) .925. 

From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5005 


“1781” (1980s) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint 
Dies. Silver. MS-63 (PCGS). 47 mm, .925 fine. Edge marked 
(cornucopia) at 6 oclock. 

From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5006 


“1781” (2000) Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint 
Dies. Silver. MS-64 (PCGS). 47 mm. Edge marked (cornucopia) at 
6 oclock. 


From the Martin Logies Collection. 
5007 


“1781” Libertas Americana Medal. Modern Paris Mint Dies. Silver. 
Proof. 40 mm. 24.45 grams, .999 fine. 


5008 


“1847” (post-1850) Major General Winfield Scott / Mexican- 
American War Medal. By Charles Cushing Wright. Julian MI-27. 
Bronze. MS-65 BN (NGC). 90 mm. 


5009 


1898 Capture of Manila Engraving on a Philippines 50 Centimes. 
Extremely Fine. 35 mm x 50 mm. The obverse of the host coin has 
been planed off and replaced with the engraving CAPTURE OF / 
MANILLA / AUG. 13. 98. / P.I. / CAMPAIGN 99. Doubled looped 
and suspended by short chains from a presumably silver pin back 
hanger inscribed to the recipient ADAM GABLE. 


5010 


“1898” (Inst. 1901) West Indies Naval Campaign (Sampson) Medal. 
Bronze. About Uncirculated. 38 mm. Obv: Peripheral inscription 
U.S. NAVAL CAMPAIGN WEST INDIES 1898 above bust of Rear 
Admiral William T. Sampson, name and title at left and right. Rev: 
A sailor, marine, and a naval officer with inscription SANTIAGO 
DE CUBA / JULY 3 on tablet below. Examples of this type were 
originally awarded to personnel who served on the ships of Sampson's 
fleet during combat operations in the West Indies and Cuba. Usually 
offered looped and suspended from a tri-color ribbon, but there is no 
evidence of a mount having been affixed to the present example. 


5011 


Undated Women of Tennessee, First Tennessee Regiment Spanish- 
American War Valiant Services Medal. Sterling Silver. About 
Uncirculated, Obverse Scratch. 34 mm. 0.7 ounces total weight, 
.925 fine, 0.65 ounces ASW (approximate). Obv: Seal of the State of 
Tennessee. Rev: Inscribed and engraved PRESENTED / TO / COR. 
JOHN W. PHILLIPS / FIRST TENNESSEE / REGIMENT / SPANISH 
AMERICAN WAR / FOR / VALIANT SERVICES / BY / THE 
WOMEN OF / TENNESSEE, stamped STERLING below. Suspended 
from a red, white, and blue ribbon with brass pin back hanger. Rarely 
offered, especially with an exceptionally well preserved ribbon, as 
here. 


5012 


8th Army Corps, Manila engraving on a Philippines 50 centimes. 
Host coin Extremely Fine. Doubled looped for suspension. The 
obverse of the host has been planed off and replaced with the 
engraving A.P, BROWN / MANILA PI. / 8TH / ARMY CORE [sic] 
/ 1ST INE MONT. / CO. C/ 19 U.S. VOL. A neat piece of history 
from the Spanish-American War era. The 8th Corps saw service at 
the Battle of Manila both during the Spanish-American War and 
Philippine-American War. 


5013 


1899-1900-1901 Philippine Service Medal. Silver. Extremely 
Fine. 28 mm x 62 mm. 0.4 ounces. Three-part hanging badge, the 
lowest portion shield-shaped and inscribed ROBERT H. MCGILL / 
PHILIPPINE / SERVICE / 1899-1900 / 1901. The middle portion is 
crossed rifles with 45 / U S/ D interwoven, while the top is a pin back 
hanger with an eagle device. A neat memento from one of America’s 
forgotten conflicts, which saw U.S. troops in action against Philippine 
Nationalists after the end of the Spanish-American War. 


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5014 


World War II serviceman’s 1945-dated privately countermarked 
1923 Peace silver dollar. Host coin Fine. The obverse of the host 
coin has been stamped with the date and the locations TAIKYU [sic] 
/ KOREA, CAROLINES, and MARSHELS [sic], while the reverse is 
stamped with the additional locations PEARL HARBOR, LEYTE / 
PANAY / PHILIPPINES / ILOILO. Obviously created as a memento 
of this serviceman’s postings during the Pacific War, and likely 
contemporary to the end of the war, especially given the misspellings 
of several locations, the correct spellings of which could certainly 
have been unknown to many Americans fighting there at the time. A 
historic piece with much to recommend it to specialists. 


5015 


Lot of (3) Pieces of Military Medals and Related. Included are: 
Green Mountain Guard badge, Vermont, plated iron, 22 mm, heavy 
environmental damage, but the legends are clear, some plating 
remains and the pin is still functional; Frederick Tallmadge medal, 
by Victor David Brenner, Smedley-66, bronze, 65 mm, lacquered 
with significant disturbances to the finish on obverse and reverse; and 
Sheridan’s Cavalry button, 31 mm, a novelty made by the National 
Tribune, About Uncirculated. 


COLUMBIANA 


5016 


1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Declaration of 
Independence Medal. Eglit-36A, Rulau-X9. White Metal. 
BOLDENWECK & CO. Edge. MS-63 DPL (NGC). 59 mm. 


5017 


1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Declaration of 
Independence Medal. Eglit-36A, Rulau-X9, var. Silvered White 
Metal. BOLDENWECK & CO. Edge. MS-62 (NGC). 59 mm. 
Silvered examples of this type are unlisted in both the Eglit and Rulau 
references. 


5018 


1892-1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Award Medal. By 
Augustus Saint-Gaudens and Charles E. Barber. Eglit-90, Rulau-X3. 
Bronze. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. Awarded to AMERICAN SILK 
/ LABEL COMPANY, as noted on the base of the plaque on the 
reverse. The original decorative aluminum case of issue is present and 
exceptionally well-preserved. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 


5019 


1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Administration Building 
/ Rambler Bicycles Medal. Eglit-417. White Metal. Mint State, 
Obverse Scuffs, Edge Bumps. 69 mm. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. 


5020 


1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Administration Building / 
Inter-State Building and Loan Association Medal. Eglit-585, var. 
Bronze(?). Mint State, Plated. 68 mm. Listed only in white metal in 
Eglit, although this piece appears to be silver over bronze, with some 
of the underlying metal shining through on the reverse. This is a must 
see, sold as is, no return lot. 

From the Randall Perham Collection. 


BENJAMIN FRANKLIN 


5021 


“1779” Benjamin Franklin Plaque. Uniface. Cast Bronze. By 
Jean-Baptiste Nini. cf. Greenslet GM-7, Margolis-23. About 
Uncirculated. 160 mm. Uniface with a bare bust of Franklin left, 
legend ERIPUIT COELO FULMEN SCEPTRUMQUE TIRANNIS 
around the border. The truncation of the bust has Nini’s “signature,” 
his coat of arms and, below the bust, the date in Roman numerals. 
Similar to Greenslet GM-7 and Margolis-23, which are for a terra cotta 
plaque, although this piece is in bronze and a larger format than the 
Greenslet number. Additionally, the handling of Nini’s signature and 
the method of dating vary from GM-7. Still, this is an appealing bust 
in a dramatic format. The deep bronze background color is enhanced 
by lighter tones on the high points. The reverse has a pierced tab for 
hanging. 

From the Martin Logies Collection. Earlier from our Americana Sale of February 

2014, lot 60. 


5022 


Cast Copy “1790” Benjamin Franklin Died Philadelphia Medal. 
Uniface. After Greenslet GM-24. Copper over Lead. Extremely 
Fine. 44.5 mm. 36.53 grams. 

From the David Sterling Collection. 


5023 


“1819” Benjaminus Franklin Series Numismatica Medal. Greenslet 
GM-45. Bronze. MS-66 BN (NGC). 41 mm. 


WASHINGTONIANA 


5024 

“1776” (ca. 1890-1910) Washington Before Boston Medal. Second 
U.S. Mint Issue. Musante GW-09-US2, Baker-49B, Julian MI-1. 
Bronze. MS-63 BN (NGC). 68 mm. 

5025 

1796 Repub. Ameri. Medal. First Obverse. Musante GW-61, 
Baker-68. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-62 BN (PCGS). 33.1 mm. 

5026 


“1799” (ca. 1800) Westwood Medal. Second Reverse. Musante GW- 
83, Baker-80. White Metal. About Uncirculated, Environmental 
Damage. 41 mm. 


5027 


1848 National Monument Medal. Musante GW-178, Baker-320. 
White Metal. AU-58 (PCGS). 39.40 mm. Pierced for suspension. 


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5028 


180 mm x 200 mm. The plaque is dominated by a central 
medallion, about 86 mm, depicting the signing of The Declaration of 
Independence, while the entire text and signatures of that document 
are reproduced surrounding it. The Declaration of Independence 
signing scene is a copy of C.C. Wright's masterwork that appears 
on two larger and very rare struck medals, the circa 1851 George 
Washington Declaration of Independence medal (Musante GW- 
181) and Musante GW-183, the Declaration of Independence/ 
Historical Tablet medal. There are 86 lines of text, followed by eight 
lines of facsimile signatures. Below the text and signatures appears 
Black's copyright legend ENTERED ACCORDING TO ACT OF 
CONGRESS, IN THE YEAR 1859 BY S.H. BLACK IN THE CLERK’S 
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNITED STATES 
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK. 


From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5029 


1860 Japanese Embassy Medal. Musante GW-355, Baker-368C. 
White Metal. Mint State, Bent. 51 mm. 


From our sale of the Cramer Collection of Robert Lovett, Jr. Medals, March 2016 
Baltimore Auction, lot 31034. Lot tag included. 


5030 


Undated (ca. 1862) U.S. Mint Washington and Jackson Medalet. 
First Obverse - 1833 Jackson Die. Musante GW-447, Baker-224A, 
Julian PR-28. Silver. Mint State. 21 mm, excluding loop. Mounted in 
metal bezel with glass frame, and looped for suspension. 


5031 


Undated (ca. 1864) U.S. Mint Washington and Lincoln Medalet. 
Paquet P Obverse - Paquet Lincoln Die. Musante GW-449, Baker- 
245A, Julian PR-30. Silver. Mint State. 24 mm, excluding loop. 
Mounted ina metal bezel, with glass frame, and looped for suspension. 


5032 


Undated (ca. 1864) U.S. Mint Washington and Lincoln Medalet. 
Paquet P Obverse - Paquet Lincoln Die. Musante GW-449, Baker- 
245A, Julian PR-30. Silver. Mint State. 22 mm, excluding loop. 
Mounted ina metal bezel, with glass frame, and looped for suspension. 


The plate medal for the Washington and Lincoln medalets on page 432 in the 2016 
Musante reference on Washingtoniana. 


5033 


“1876” (ca. 1880s?) California Medal. Blank Reverse. Musante 
GW-879A, Baker-410, var. Brass. MS-64 (PCGS). 42 mm. Unlisted 
in Baker. 


5034 


Undated Order of Washington Medal. Baker F-678. Silver. About 
Uncirculated, Tooled. 23.5 mm x 34 mm, oval, including loop. 0.41 
troy ounces. Central reverse tooled to remove engraving. 


5035 


GW Counterstamp on an Spanish Colonial 1805-Mo 1/2 Real. 
Musante GW-Unlisted, Baker-1036, var. Silver. Plain Edge. Very 
Fine. 16.4 mm. 25.0 grains. Type of Baker-1036, but on an unlisted 
denomination. 


From our sale of the E Pluribus Unum Collection, November 2020 Auction, lot 
4289. Lot tag and collector envelope included. 


5036 


“1777-1778” Society of the Descendants of Washington’s Army 
at Valley Forge Medal. Sterling Silver. Choice Mint State. 38 mm, 
medal only. Looped and suspended from white, red and blue ribbon. 
With accompanying pins. Issued to those that can prove lineage to a 
soldier that was at Valley Forge, 1777-1778. Modern, but seldom put 
up for public auction. 


LINCOLNIANA 


5037 


1961 Victor David Brenner Commemorative Medal. Cunningham 
30-430S. Silver. Edge No. 509. MS-65 (NGC). 76 mm. Accompanied 
by the original, exceptionally well preserved, brown leather cardboard 
and bright plush red interior box, on the inside of the lid of which is 
printed THE METAL ARTS CO., INC. / ROCHESTER, NEW YORK. 
(Total: 1 medal; 1 box) 


POLITICAL MEDALS AND RELATED 


5038 


“1861” (1860) Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal. DeWitt-AL 
1860-3, Cunningham 1-030W, King-3. White Metal. MS-63 (NGC). 
41 mm. 

5039 

1860 Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal. DeWitt-AL 1860-37, 
Cunningham 1-480W, King-34. White Metal. Unc Details—Bent 
(NGC). 31 mm. 

5040 


1860 Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal. DeWitt-AL 1860-41, 
Cunningham 1-500Bs, King-38. Silvered Brass. MS-64 (NGC). 28 
mm. Pierced for suspension. 

5041 


1860 Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal. DeWitt-AL 1860-41, 
Cunningham 1-500B, King-38. Brass. MS-63 (NGC). 28 mm. 
Pierced for suspension. 

5042 

1860 Abraham Lincoln Campaign Medal. DeWitt-AL 1860-51, 
Cunningham 1-620B, King-48. Brass. AU-55 (NGC). 27 mm. 

5043 

1860 Abraham Lincoln Political Medal. DeWitt-AL 1860-52, 
Cunningham 1-630B, King-49. Brass. AU-58 (NGC). 27 mm. 

5044 


Undated (1860) Abraham Lincoln Wide Awakes Campaign 
Medalet. DeWitt-AL 1860-74, Cunningham 1-750W, King-71. 
White Metal. MS-65 PL (NGC). 19 mm. 


5045 


Undated (1860) Abraham Lincoln Wide Awakes Campaign 
Medalet. DeWitt-AL 1860-74, Cunningham 1-750W, King-71. 
White Metal. MS-64 PL (NGC). 19 mm. 


5046 


“1797” (1860) John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-4. 
Bronze. MS-64 RB (NGC). 31 mm. 


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5047 

“1797” (1860) John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-4. 
Bronze. MS-64 BN (NGC). 31 mm. 

5048 

1860 John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-5. Copper. 
MS-64 RB (NGC). 31 mm. 

5049 

1860 John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-7. Copper. 
MS-65 RB PL (NGC). 28 mm. 

5050 

1860 John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-7. Copper. 
MS-64 RB (NGC). 28 mm. 

5051 

1860 John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860-7. Brass. 
MS-66 (NGC). 28 mm. 

5052 

Undated (1860) John Bell Campaign Medal. DeWitt-JBELL 1860- 
9. Brass. MS-63 (NGC). 22.5 mm. 

5053 


1868 Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Medal. DeWitt-USG 1868-2. 
Bronze. Mint State. 60.5 mm. 
From the Randall Perham Collection. 


5054 


Undated (1868) Ulysses S. Grant Campaign Medal. DeWitt-USG 
1868-26, Musante GW-727, Baker-250A. Copper. MS-65 BN 
(NGC). 28 mm. 


From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex Wayte Raymond; EC.C. Boyd 
estate; John J. Ford, Jr; our sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part XXIV, 
September 2013, lot 12075; our December 2020 Auction, lot 2019. Ford paper 
envelope with attribution notation included. 


PRESIDENTS AND INAUGURALS 


5055 


“1873” (post-1879) Ulysses S. Grant Presidential Medal. Julian PR- 
15. Bronze. MS-63 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 


5056 


“1889” Benjamin Harrison Presidential Medal. Julian PR-24. 
Bronze. MS-64 BN (NGC). 77 mm. 


5057 


“1889” Benjamin Harrison Presidential Medal. Julian PR-24, var. 
Bronze, Olive Finish. MS-65 (NGC). 77 mm. Pale olive-gold surfaces 
are unlike any that we can recall offering for this type, suggesting 
perhaps an experimental finish, although attributed simply as Julian 
PR-24 on the NGC insert. 


Collector envelope with attribution notation included. 


5058 


“1833” (1860s?) Andrew Jackson Presidential Medalet. Julian PR- 
33. Silver. Mint State. 21 mm, excluding loop. Mounted in a metal 
bezel, with glass frame, and looped for suspension. 


5059 


1881 James A. Garfield Memorial Medal. Second Size. Julian PR- 
44, Silver. MS-62 (NGC). 18.5 mm. 


From our Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction of September 2021, 
lot 70094. 


5060 


1897 William McKinley Presidential Medal. Failor-Hayden 
Unlisted. Bronze. Mint State. 77 mm. The original version of this 
medal, which was used up to the time of McKinley’s assassination in 
1901, when the reverse was replaced with a memorial reverse. In that 
format, this medal was available for nearly a century, but this early 
version is quite scarce. 


5061 


1923 Warren G. Harding Memorial Medal. Failor-Hayden 128. 
Golden Bronze. Mint State. 76 mm. The medal is housed in the 
original leather folding case with purple plush interior, which is in As 
New condition. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 


5062 


1945 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial Medal. Failor-Hayden 
131. Yellow Bronze. Mint State. 76 mm. 


POLITICS - BRYAN MONEY 


5063 


1896 Bryan Dime. Schornstein-353, Zerbe-53. White Metal. Thin 
Planchet. Reeded Edge. About Uncirculated. 45 mm. 


From the Randall Perham Collection. Collector tag with attribution notes includ- 
ed. 


JOHN ADAMS BOLEN MEDAL 


5064 


Undated (ca. 1868) Grant / Our Next President Medal. By John 
Adams Bolen. Musante JAB-32. Brass. Thick Planchet. Mint State. 
25.4 mm. 12.0 grams. 
From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier ex Charles Litman Collection; Don- 
ald M. Miller Collection; our (Stack’s) sale of the Q. David Bowers Collection, 
January 2011 New York Americana Sale, lot 6637. 


ADOLPH ALEXANDER WEINMAN MEDAL 


5065 


Theodore Newton Vail Public Service Medal. By Adolph Alexander 
Weinman. Specimen. Silver. About Uncirculated. 63 mm. 4.208 
troy ounces, XRF tested as .999 fine. Obv: Bust of Theodore Newton 
Vail at center, THEODORE NEWTON VAIL above, MDCCCXLV 
/ MCMXxX in fields. Rev: three allegorical figures in classical poses, 
THE VAIL MEDAL FOR NOTEWORTHY PUBLIC SERVICE at 
periphery, AWARDED TO / SPECIMEN in exergue. Edge: S-187 
A.T.&T. Co. MEDALLIC ART CO. NY FINE SILVER. A few toning 
spots on the obverse and some light handling marks are noted, but 
the overall condition is quite appealing. The original fitted case is 
included, along with a nice pamphlet explaining the medal. 


A scarcely seen medal by a popular sculptor. 


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ART MEDALS - ANS MEDALS 


5066 


1897 Grant Monument Medal. By Tiffany & Co. Miller-11. Bronze. 
Mint State. 64 mm. 
From the Randall Perham Collection. 


5067 

1909 Hudson-Fulton Celebration Medal. By Emil Fuchs. Miller-23. 
Aluminum. MS-62 PL (NGC). 51 mm. 

5068 


1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Medal. By Eugene Daub. 
Miller-55. Bronze. Edge No. 352/500. Mint State. 102 mm x 80 mm, 
oval. Housed in the original cardboard box, generally as issued except 
for some writing in pencil on the outside lid next to the ANS logo. 
(Total: 1 medal; 1 box) 


ART MEDALS - MEDALLIC ART COMPANY 


5069 


1972 J. Edgar Hoover Memorial Medal. By Ralph J. Menconi, Struck 
by Medallic Art Co. Silver. Edge No. 367. About Uncirculated. 
57 mm. 4.33 troy ounces, .999+ fine. Obv: Bust left with name and 
“signature” J. EDGAR HOOVER and life dates 1895-1972 in left field, 
signed by the artist RALPH J. MENCONI (copyright) 1972 below 
truncation, the whole bordered by a circle of stars. Rev: Standing 
Liberty holds olive branch and scales of justice within a field of stars, 
scroll below inscribed FIDELITY / BRAVERY / INTEGRITY. Field 
inscribed DEPARTMENT / OF / JUSTICE left, FEDERAL / BUREAU 
/ OF / INVESTIGATION right. Edge: Numbered 367 at 12 oclock, 
stamped MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER at 6 oclock. 


FAMOUS PERSONS 


5070 


Undated Louis Kossuth, The Washington of Hungary Medal. Gilt. 
MS-65 DPL (NGC). 28 mm. Obv: Bust of the Hungarian patriot right, 
peripheral inscription LOUIS KOSSUTH THE WASHINGTON / OF 
HUNGARY. Rev: Multi-line inscription “NOW IN THE NAME OF 
ETERNAL TRUTH AND BY ALL THAT IS SACRED AND DEAR 
TO MAN; SINCE THE HISTORY OF MANKIND IS RECORDED, 
THERE HAS BEEN NO CAUSE MORE JUST THAN THE CAUSE 
OF HUNGARY! 


ASSAY COMMISSION MEDAL 


5071 


1945 United States Assay Commission Medal. JK AC-90. Rarity-7. 
Bronze. Specimen-66 (PCGS). 76 mm. 
From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5072 


1977 United States Assay Commission Medal. JK AC-121. Rarity-2. 
Pewter. Mint State. 76 mm x 60 mm, oval. This medal is a footnote 
to the 179-year history of the Assay Commission. Public participation 
in this group had been abolished by President Carter before the 1977 
deliberations. Originals were reportedly distributed by President 
Carter himself, each medal housed in a plush case. Examples sold to 
the public were packaged in sealed plastic envelopes and the Mint’s 
standard cardboard medal boxes, the latter included with this lot. The 
box is somewhat tattered with the sides of both the lid and base torn 
at the edges. (Total: 1 medal; 1 box) 


MINT AND TREASURY MEDAL 


5073 


1893 Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle Medal. Failor- 
Hayden 203. Bronze. Mint State. 77 mm. 


COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS 


5074 


1876 United States Centennial Medal. Julian CM-11, Swoger 3Icv1. 
Gilt Copper. Mint State. 58 mm. Housed in the original maroon 
leather, plush interior case. The case shows considerable exterior 
scuffing, interior quite faded, hinge tattered, yet intact, clasp only half 
intact. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 

From the Martin Logies Collection. 


5075 


1876 United States Centennial Medal. Julian CM-11, Swoger 3lcv1. 
Bronze. Mint State, Rim Bruise. 57.5 mm. 
From the Randall Perham Collection. 


5076 


1879 Grant Parade Medal. Julian CM-18. Brass. Mint State. 25 
mm. Accompanied by a contemporary, well worn leather pouch that 
presumably once held this medal. The pouch measures approximately 
40 mm x 31 mm. (Total: 1 medal; 1 pouch) 
From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from Presidential Coin & Antique 
Co., Inc.s Robert J. Centola Collections sale, November 1999, lot 230. Lot tag and 
collector envelope included. 


SO-CALLED DOLLARS 


5077 

1894 California Midwinter Exposition Medal. Type II. HK-245a, 
SH 7-2 BS. Rarity-5. Brass. Narrow EUREKA. MS-62 (NGC). 33 
mm. 

5078 

1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Official Souvenir Medal. HK- 
304. Rarity-3. Gilt. MS-62 (NGC). 33 mm. 

5079 


1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Utah Dollar. HK-359, SH 
16-8 CU. Rarity-5. Copper. MS-64 RB (NGC). 38 mm. 


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5080 


1896 Bryan Dollar. HK-780, Schornstein-6. Rarity-5. Silver. AU-50 
(NGC). 52 mm. 


From the Randall Perham Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) Philadelphia 
Americana Sale of September 2009, lot 7758. 


5081 


1896 Bryan Dollar. HK-785, Schornstein-16. Rarity-5. Silver. MS- 
63 (NGC). 52 mm. 


AGRICULTURAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND 
PROFESSIONAL MEDAL 


5082 


1876 Centennial Award Medal. Harkness Nat-300, Julian AM-10. 
Bronze. MS-65 BN (NGC). 76 mm. 


AWARD MEDALS 


5083 


1924 Radio Corporation of America Award Medal. By Tiffany & 
Co. Bronze. Mint State, Reverse Verdigris. 52 mm. Obv: Peripheral 
inscription RADIO CORPORATION OF AMERICA MEDAL with 
ship at center. Rev: Peripheral wreath surrounds multi-line inscription 
AWARDED / TO / CHARLES E. SULLIVAN, JR. / JUNIOR 
OPERATOR / OF THE SS. BOSTON / FOR MERITORIOUS 
SERVICE / AT THE TIME OF THE / COLLISION BETWEEN THE / 
S.S. BOSTON AND THE / S.S. SWIFT ARROW / JULY 21ST / 1924, 
signed by the maker TIFFANY & CO. below. 


5084 


1957 United States Treasury Meritorious Medal. Awarded to 
Timothy Quirk. Silver. About Uncirculated. 39 mm. 1.50 troy 
ounces, XRF tested as .925 fine, 1.38 troy ounces ASW. Obv: 
Treasury seal at center, FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE IN THE 
TREASURY DEPARTMENT at periphery. Rev: Treasury building at 
center, AWARDED TO / TIMOTHY J. QUIRK / DECEMBER 1957 
in exergue. Housed in a simple blue fitted case with velvet and silk 
interior. The medal displays light wear but is quite attractive overall 
with blue undertones on the reverse. 


Music MEDALS 


5085 


2017 John Lennon disOBEY Series Silver Medal. By Chris Duane. 
Struck at the Golden State Mint. Silver. MS-70 Deep Cameo 
(ANACS). 1 ounce, .999 fine. 


5086 


2017 John Lennon disOBEY Series Silver Medal. By Chris Duane. 
Struck at the Golden State Mint. Silver. MS-69 Deep Cameo 
(ANACS). 1 ounce, .999 fine. 


5087 


2017 John Lennon disOBEY Series Silver Medal. By Chris Duane. 
Struck at the Golden State Mint. Silver. MS-69 Deep Cameo 
(ANACS). 1 ounce, .999 fine. 


LIFE SAVING MEDALS 


5088 


1873 Metis Shipwreck Medal. Julian LS-15. Bronze. Mint State, Edge 
Nicks. 64 mm. Looped for suspension. Unawarded. Housed in the 
original black leather, purple plush interior case, which is fully intact 
with a functional clasp, some light to moderate external chipping/ 
scuffing. (Total: 1 medal; 1 case) 


5089 


1876 Humane Society of Massachusetts Life Saving Medal. 
Obverse as Julian LS-17. Bronze. Mint State. 57 mm. With sliding 
clasp on edge, attached to which are two loops for suspension. Obv: 
As Julian LS-17. Rev: Peripheral inscription in die REWARD OF 
MERIT / COURAGE AND PERSEVERANCE. Roped inner border 
(also in die) encircles central inscription to recipient TO / GEORGE 
FRANCIS. / FOR HUMANE / EXERTIONS IN RESCUING / FRANK 
M. MACOMBER, / FROM DROWNING AT / JAMAICA POND, / 
AUGUST 25, 1876. 


5090 


1917 Life Saving Benevolent Association of New York Badge. By 
Tiffany & Co. Bronze. Mint State. 28 mm x 42.5 mm. Obv: Wreathed 
border encloses the inscription THE / LIFE SAVING / BENEVOLENT 
/ ASSOCIATION / OF / NEW YORK / INCORPORATED 1849. 
Rev: Inscribed and engraved VITA FELICIBUS AUSIS SERVATA / 
AWARDED / TO / JOSEPH MADDEN / FOR SAVING / HUMAN 
LIFE / IN PERIL, stamped TIFFANY & CO. BRONZE below. 
Suspended by a single loop from simple bronze pin back hanger with 
the date SEPTEMBER 21, 1917. 


5091 


Undated Britton I. Budd Life Saving Medal. Awarded to James P. 
Farrell. Silver. About Uncirculated. 63 mm. 3.755 troy ounces, XRF 
tested as .999 fine. Obv: muscled man carries injured female, signed 
Jeno Juszko. Rev: large tree at center, BRITTON I. BUDD / MEDAL 
FOR THE / SAVING OF HUMAN LIFE around trunk, engraved 
JAMES P. FARRELL in exergue. Edge: MEDALLIC ART CO. NY 
SILVER. The original presentation box is included, though the outside 
is in tatters. The inner velvet fitted area remains nice. The medal 
displays attractive antique silver patina and minor edge disturbance at 
several areas on the obverse and reverse. 


SPORTS AND OLYMPICS 


5092 


1975 Ali-Frazier Boxing Match in Manila Cut-Out Medal. Uniface. 
Silver. Mint State. 34.2 mm. 0.32 troy ounces. Looped for suspension. 
Two legendary boxers in ring with peripheral inscription ALI- 
FRAZIER FIGHT IN MANILA / OCT. 1, 1975 - PHILIPPINES. 


MILITARY AND CIVIL DECORATIONS 


5093 


1854 Union Guard Shooting Badge. Silver. Extremely Fine. 58.42 
mm, hexagonal. 0.7 ounces. Obv: Engraved UNION GUARD /E.B. 
/ INSTITUTED / AUGT 23RD, 1852. Rev: Engraved 2ND PRIZE / 
AWARDED TO / WILLIAM W. COLBY / AT / TARGET EXCURSION 
/ OCT. 20TH, / 1854. 


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5094 


Undated National Indian Wars Veterans Medal & Miniature 
Campaign Medal. Bronze. The large badge 54 x 120 mm, Obv: 
Pin with a red and blue ribbon and hanging medal, the pin reads 
VETERAN, the aged ribbon with faded gold lettering WINNERS 
/ OF THE / WEST, the hanging badge features a Native American 
on horseback holding a spear with NATIONAL INDIAN WAR 
VETERANS on the four arms. Rev: ST. LOUIS / BUTTON CO. 
makers mark, Extremely Fine. Also included is a miniature Indian 
Wars campaign medal, 11 x 56 mm, Uncirculated on a vibrant, fresh 
ribbon. 


5095 


Undated Naval Order of the United States Badge. No. 544. Mint 
State. 39.5 x 73.5 mm. 0.8 ounces. White-red-white ribbon with simple 
metal pin back at top. The main part of the badge is a blue, white 
and red enamel cross with gold insignia and lettering, FIDELITAS ET 
PATRIA on obverse, NAVAL ORDER OF THE UNITED STATES on 
reverse. Established in 1890, the Naval Order of the United States was 
established for veterans to preserve and document naval history. A 
cut on the left arm of the cross at about the 9 oclock position is noted. 


5096 


WWII. Congressional War Parents Association Medal. Presented 
to Clyde Doyle. Silver. Uncirculated. 76 mm. 5.65 troy ounces, 
XRF tested as .925 fine, 5.22 troy ounces ASW. Obv: Gold devices 
ona silver background. Arms with scroll reading CONGRESSIONAL 
WAR PARENTS ASSOCIATION below. Rev: Engraved PRESENTED 
TO / HON. CLYDE DOYLE / BY HIS COLLEAGUES IN THE 
CONGRESS / AS AN EXPRESSION OF THEIR SYMPATHY / AND 
AS A/ TRIBUTE TO HIS SON / 1ST LT. CLYDE DOYLE JR. / WHO 
DIED IN SERVICE / OF OUR COUNTRY. With original leather 
wrapped BB&B presentation box with fitted gold velvet interior. The 
box does not clasp tight and shows significant signs of wear. Clyde 
Doyle Jr. was 22 in 1941 and hailed from Long Beach, California. A 
very rare piece to acquire, and a somber reminder of the sacrifices 
made for our nation. 


5097 


The Hereditary Order of Armicerovs Avcvstans. Lot of (2) Pins, (1) 
Medal, and (1) Badge. Mint State. Included in this lot are a 35 mm 
medal in bronze suspended from a black and yellow ribbon; a 63 mm 
badge in enameled brass and (2) different 12 mm eagle pins. 


5098 


France. Third Republic. Legion of Honor Knight’s Badge. Model 
1870. Enameled Brass. Extremely Fine. 59 x 81 mm (not including 
ribbon). Obv: REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870 around bust at 
center on a five-armed white cross and a green wreath with red berries 
Rev: crossed French flags, HONNEUR ET PATRIE at periphery. 
The original red ribbon is still attached. Presents fairly well with 
fully intact white enamel, though the green enamel in particular has 
worn off in multiple areas. These were given to numerous Americans 
fighting on French soil during the first World War. 


FAIRS AND EXPOSITIONS 


5099 


1876 U.S. Centennial Exhibition Three Buildings / Declaration 
of Independence Medal. White Metal. MS-62 PL (NGC). 51 mm. 
NGC has mounted this medal with the reverse up in the holder. Obv: 
View and names of Exhibition buildings MEMORIAL HALL / MAIN 
EXHIBITION BUILDING / HORTICULTURAL HALL in center 
with inscription CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION above, date 1876 
below. Rev: Trumbull’s Signing of the Declaration of Independence, 
DECLARATION / OF / INDEPENDENCE above, PHILADELPHIA 
/ 1776. below. 


5100 


1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold-Level Award Medal. 
By Adolph Alexander Weinman. Henderschott 30-70. Bronze (as 
are all). MS-63 (NGC). 72 mm x 71.5 mm, badge-shaped. Obv: 
Liberty enveloping nude girl in the folds of an American Flag, 
peripheral inscription VNIVERSAL EXPOSITION SAINT LOVIS 
VNITED STATES OF AMERICA, date MXMIV below, rising 
sun in background. Rev: Eagle with outspread wings perched on a 
cartouche inscribed GOLD MEDAL / LOVISIANA PURCHASE 
/ EXPOSITION, shell and dolphins below. Accompanied by the 
original red leather, plush interior box, on the lid of which is printed 
UNIVERAL EXPOSITION / 1904 / SAINT LOUIS. The box is quite 
tattered, yet fully intact. (Total: 1 medal; 1 box) 


NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION MEDAL 


5101 


Lot of (3) Western Reserve Numismatic Club Countermarked 
Silver Coins. Included are: 1996 75th Anniversary on a Proof 1957 
Franklin half dollar; 1996 75th Anniversary twice on a Proof 1974-S 
Silver Clad Eisenhower dollar; and “1921” Small Eagle Reverse on a 
Mint State 2006 silver eagle. 


HARD TIMES TOKENS 


5102 


1838 Mint Drop. HT-63, Low-55, DeWitt-CE 1838-14, W-11-430a. 
Rarity-1. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-58 (PCGS). 29 mm. 
Ex Q. David Bowers Reference Collection. 


5103 


1837 I Take The Responsibility. HT-69, Low-44, DeWitt-CE 1838- 
13, W-10-340a. Rarity-1. Copper. Plain Edge. MS-62 RB (NGC). 
28.5 mm. 


5104 

1837 Half Cent. HT-73, Low-49, W-11-710a. Rarity-1. Copper. 
Plain Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). 23.5 mm. 

5105 


New York—New York. 1837 Feuchtwanger Cent. HT-268, Low- 
120, W-NY-480 Dies 5-G. Rarity-2. German Silver. Reeded Edge. 
AU-50 (PCGS). 18.5 mm. 


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PATRIOTIC CIVIL WAR TOKENS 


5106 


1863 French Liberty Head / French Liberty Head. Fuld-22/22 a. 
Rarity-9. Copper. Plain Edge. Full Brockage. MS-63 RB (NGC). 19 
mm. 

From our August 2020 Auction, lot 2187. 


5107 


Undated (ca. 1860) George Washington Portrait / Martha 
Washington Portrait. Fuld-115/115A e, Musante GW-265, 
Baker-208, var. Silvered White Metal. Reeded Edge. AU-55 (NGC). 
20 mm. 

From our Las Vegas Auction of March 2021, lot 1327. 


5108 


Lot of (3) Patriotic Civil War Tokens. (NGC). Included are: Fuld- 
53/336 a, MS-61 BN; Fuld-135/441 a, VF-20 BN; and Fuld-239/422 
a, AU-58 BN. 


SUTLER TOKEN 


5109 


United States. 16th Infantry U.S.A. Charles P. Westcott. 5 Cents. 
Schenkman US-16-5Bb (NL-AE5Bb), W-NL-360-005b-x. Rarity-9. 
Brass. EF-45 (NGC). 16 mm. 

From our August 2020 Auction, lot 2230. 


CIVIL WAR AND CONFEDERACY 


5110 


Union. Army of the Potomac. II Corps Badge. Silver. Extremely 
Fine. 28 mm x 34 mm. 0.2 ounces. Simple clover leaf shape (the 
emblem of the corps) with pin back, which is bent and missing the 
clasp. 


5111 


Union. Army of the Potomac. III Corps. 1st Division. 3rd Maine 
Infantry Regiment Badge. Composite Material. Extremely Fine. 42 
mm x 97 mm. Metal pin back hanger reads 3RD MAINE INFY. Red 
diamond shaped insignia of composite material is suspended from 
light blue ribbon, with KEARNEY at center (for General Kearney, 
killed in 1862 at the Battle of Chantilly). 


5112 


Union. Army of the Potomac. V Corps. 22nd Regiment 
Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry/Henry Wilson’s Regiment 
Badge. Enameled Bronze. Extremely Fine. 31 mm x 46 mm. 
WILSON REGIMENT on clasp, which is red enameled with gold 
lettering and outline. Suspended below is a red enameled cross that 
reads 2D S.S. / MASS. 22D. INE. / 3D. BATT. Named for its organizer, 
Senator Henry Wilson, this regiment saw extensive action, such as at 
Antietam, Gettysburg, Yorktown and Petersburg. Of the 1,100 who 
initially joined, only 121 returned at the end of their three years of 
service. The majority were discharged due to wounds or disease. 


5113 


Union. Middle Department. VIII Corps. 1st Division Badge. Red 
Painted Aluminum. Extremely Fine. 32.5 mm, clover-shaped. Red 
background with Star of David at center, functional pin clasp on back. 


5114 


Union. X Corps Stickpin Badge fashioned out of an 1857-dated 
Liberty Seated quarter. Silver. Extremely Fine. The reverse of the 
host has been planed off and replaced with the corps emblem. Stick 
pin mounted to the obverse of the host. 


5115 


Union. Company L, 3rd Massachusetts Cavalry Badge. Silver. 
Extremely Fine. 41 mm x 64.5 mm. 0.7 ounces. Pin back clasp 
inscribed CO. L. 3RD MASS CAV. Suspended from this is a sunburst 
badge with crossed cavalry sabers on blue enamel background in 
center, the sabers embellished in gold color. 


5116 


Union. Massachusetts Minute Men 1861 Medal. Awarded to 
Robert L. Sawin. Bronze. About Uncirculated. 38 x 62 mm. 
Clasp reads MASSACHUSETTS / MINUTE MEN 1861. Obv: 
Massachusetts state seal at center Rev: THE COMMONWAELTH 
OF MASSACHUSETTS / APRIL 15, 1861 at periphery / TO THE / 
MEMBERS OF THE/ MASSACHUSETTS / VOLUNTEER MILITIA 
/ WHO WERE MUSTERED / TO SERVE THE UNITED STATES 
/ SERVICE IN RESPONSE TO / PRESIDENT LINCOLN’S / FIRST 
CALL FOR / TROOPS. Edge: ROBERT L. SAWIN, 4TH. LT. 1ST. LT. 
BAT. 


Robert L. Sawin enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant at the age of 31 on August 
23rd, 1861. He was commissioned into the Massachusetts Ist Light 
Artillery on the 28th of August, and was mustered out on October 
19th, 1864. He earned the rank of Ist Lieutenant on September 28th, 
1862. The 1st Light Artillery saw service at Antietam (miraculously 
without suffering casualties), Fredericksburg, Gettysburg (but did not 
engage), Spottsylvania, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg. 


5117 


Union. 1st Defender Minute Men of 1861 Badge. Named to James 
Steele, New Hampshire Heavy Artillery. Bronze. Extremely Fine. 
42 x 56 mm. Clasp reads MINUTE MEN OF 1861. Obv: Military 
scene with ship and sunrise on bronze shield at center, crossed sabers 
above, crossed muskets with fixed bayonets below, crossed flags at left 
and right. Rev: engraved JAMES STEEL. / CO. F 1ST REGT. / N.H. 
VOLS on reverse. Signed BOSTON REGALIA CO. on verso of clasp. 


James Steele Jr. enlisted at age 21 on April 30th, 1861 as a Private. He 
was mustered into Company F of the 1st New Hampshire Infantry. 
He re-enlisted and was mustered into Company F as a Sergeant of 
the New Hampshire 1st Heavy Artillery on September 6th, 1864. F 
Company saw action in the Defenses of South Potomac from October 
of 1864 through December of the same year. 


5118 


Union. 79th New York Infantry Regiment/Highland Guard 
Veteran Association Badge. Silver. Very Fine. 41 mm x 109 mm. 
0.52 troy ounces, total weight. The main part of the badge is shield 
shaped, with red-white-blue enamels, crossed cannon and anchor 
in center. This is suspended from two hangers, the lower inscribed 
VETERAN ASSOCIATION, the upper a pin back inscribed 79TH 
REGT. N.Y. VOL / HIGHLANDERS. In between the hangers is a 
faded, yet complete red-white-blue ribbon. The pin is bent and no 
longer fully functional. 


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5119 


Union. “1861” Seventeenth Pennsylvania Volunteers Medal. 
Bronze. Mint State. 38 mm. Obv: Peripheral inscription 
SEVENTEENH PENNSYLVANIA VOLUNTEERS about bust of 
Union solider. Rev: Multi-line inscription THE / FIRST REGIMENT 
/ ARRIVING AT / WASHINGTON D.C. / FULLY ARMED / AND 
EQUIPPED FOR / SERVICE / 1861. 


5120 


Union. 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteers Stickpin. About Uncirculated. 
33 mm x 66 mm. White, red, and black enamels on brass flag with 
63RD PV. and divisional symbol atop pin. Manufactured by Dieges & 
Clust, Pittsburgh, whose name and address are on the back. 


5121 


Union. West Virginia 7th Infantry Volunteers. State of West 
Virginia Honorably Discharged Medal. Copper. Presented to 
David Elsey. About Uncirculated. 38 mm, medal only. The medal 
is suspended from a hanger with pin that reads HONORABLY 
DISCHARGED and backed with an attractive three-inch silk ribbon 
in purple, white and blue. The drop depicts an allegorical figure of 
Columbia awarding a soldier with discharge papers and laurel wreath, 
with the dates 1861-1865 at bottom. The back reads PRESENTED BY 
THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA inside a wreath. Around the rim 
is printed DAVID ELSEY CO A 7TH REG INF VOLS. 


The 7th earned the nickname “Bloody Seventh” and was part of the 
Gibraltar Brigade in the Army of the Potomac. The regiment saw 
action at Fredericksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, 
Spotsylvania Courthouse, Cold Harbor, and Petersburg, just to name 
a few. David Elsey of Company A enrolled at Albrightsville, West 
Virginia. 


5122 


Union. “1861” First Defenders, Washington Medal. White Metal. 
Mint State. 38.1 mm, medal only. Obv: Soldier with rifle, bust of 
Lincoln at left, Union shield at right, inscription FIRST DEFENDERS 
/ WASHINGTON / APR. 18, 1861 below. Rev: Five interlocked rings 
representing military units. Pierced and suspended from red, white, 
and blue ribbon with crossed rifles and shield on simple metal pin 
back hanger at top. 


5123 


Union. Association of Three Month’s Volunteers of ‘61 Medal. 
Aluminum. About Uncirculated. 38 mm, medal only. Obv: Solider 
standing in camp. Rev: Massachusetts State Seal. Pierced and 
suspended from a red ribbon on which is printed ASSOCIATION / 
OF / MASS. / 3 MOS. VOLS. / OF ‘61. Brass pin back hanger with 
small Washington portrait at top. 


5124 


1863 Gillmore Medal. Copper. About Uncirculated, Verdigris. 34.5 
mm. Obv: Depiction of Fort Sumter in ruins, FORT SUMTER above, 
date AUG. 23D 1863 below, 13 stars around the border arranged 
seven above, six below. Rev: Peripheral inscription FOR GALLANT 
AND MERITORIOUS CONDUCT, center inscribed PRESENTED / 
BY / (facsimile signature of) G.A. GILLMORE / MAJ. GEN. 


5125 


Union. 1879 Union Veterans Union Membership Badge. By 
Demarest. Bronze. Mint State. 41 mm x 88 mm. With blue ribbon 
backing for two-part badge. The upper part is an ornate eagle pin back 
hanger, the lower part an oval medal with implements of war and 
inscription UNITATE VETERANORUM UNIO on obverse, circle of 
stars around the border on the otherwise blank reverse. Unawarded. 
To qualify for the Union Veterans Union, sixth months of continuous 
service had to be proven, part of which had to be on the front lines. 
This was to disqualify those that served in rear-echelon positions. This 
medal is not typically encountered whole, meaning with the eagle 
hanger and ribbon intact. 


5126 


Union. Undated (1869-1927) Society of the Army of the Potomac 
Medal. Choice About Uncirculated. 41 mm x 82 mm. No. 1097 on 
reverse. Blue and white ribbon with crossed sabers at top, crossed 
cannons below the ribbon, from which is suspended a six-armed 
cross representing the number of corps assigned to the Army, with 
their insignia depicted in each arm. Red enamel and brilliant gold 
coloring. In the center of the cross are the 11th and 12th corps insignia 
consisting of letters AP, crescent moon, and star. Number 1097 on the 
back, within the uppermost arm of the cross. 


The Society of the Army of the Potomac was founded in 1869 and 
consisted of officers and enlisted soldiers who served in the Army 
of the Potomac during the Civil War. Lieutenant General Philip 
Sheridan was elected as its first president, and the Society was only for 
those who served during the Civil War and was not hereditary. The 
last reunion was held in 1927. 


5127 


Union. Military Order Loyal Legion U.S. Medal. First Class. No. 
1065. Gold and Enamels. Extremely Fine. 42 mm x 87 mm. 0.4 
ounces total weight, 14 karat gold, with red, white and blue enamels. 
Suspended from a faded and tattered red, white and blue ribbon. 
Awarded to Colonel Francis L. Lee, who enlisted on May 26th, 1862, as 
a major at the age of 39. He served as field staff with the Massachusetts 
4th Battalion Infantry, later being commissioned to the Massachusetts 
44th Infantry on September 12th, 1862. He was promoted to colonel 
on September 12th, 1862, and was discharged on June 18, 1863. A 
print out of Lee's biography accompanies this lot. 


MOLLUS was founded on April 15, 1865, in response to the 
assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Membership was open 
to officers of the Civil War and their male descendants. The goal of the 
organization was to promote patriotism and gain support for benefits 
of veterans. 


5128 


Union. Military Order Loyal Legion U.S. Medal. First Class. 
No. 6111. Gold and Enamels. Mint State. 40 mm x 65 mm. 0.5 
ounces total weight, 14 karat gold, with red, white and blue enamels. 
Suspended from red, white and blue ribbon, which is lightly soiled 
and a bit frayed, yet free of significant blemishes. Awarded to Captain 
Howard Stockton. Stockton enlisted with the United States Volunteers 
on June 9, 1862, and resigned on February 7. He was commissioned 
into the 3rd Rhode Island Cavalry, G Company, and was discharged 
for promotion on July 19, 1864. He was commissioned into the 
Ordinance Department on the day of promotional discharge. He 
resigned on August 1, 1871, having attained the rank of first lieutenant. 
A print out of Stockton’s biography accompanies this lot. 


MOLLUS was founded on April 15, 1865, in response to the 
assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Membership was open 
to officers of the Civil War and their male descendants. The goal of the 
organization was to promote patriotism and gain support for benefits 
of veterans. 


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Post TRADER TOKEN 


COLONIAL COINS AND RELATED 


5129 


New Hampshire—New Castle. 1911 Fort Constitution Post 
Exchange Token. 5 Cents. Aluminum. Plain Edge. Extremely Fine. 
20 mm. 


LATE 19TH AND 20TH CENTURY TOKENS 


5130 


Colorado—Colorado Springs. Undated Pikes Peak Club. $1.00. 
Aluminum. Plain Edge. MS-61 (NGC). 35 mm. Obv: Inscribed 
PIKES PEAK CLUB above, COLO. SPRINGS / COLO. below, with 
decorative device in center. Rev: Multi-line inscription GOOD FOR 
/ $1.00 / IN TRADE. 


COUNTERSTAMPS 


5131 


Pennsylvania—Philadelphia. C.M. BERRY / N.W.C. 5TH & / 
PHILA / CHESNUT / SALOON on the obverse of a Spanish 
colonial 1807-Mo 2 reales. Brunk B-594, Rulau-Pa 36. Good-6 
(NGC). 

From our ANA Auction of August 2019, lot 201. 


5132 


Lot of (3) Counterstamped Large Cents. Unless otherwise stated, 
all examples are Brunk-Unlisted, Rulau-Unlisted. Included are: J 
W CONN / J on the obverse of an 1842 Large Date Braided Hair; 
A.MEED within a toothed punch on the obverse of an 1819/8 Matron 
Head; and F A. VACHE on the obverse of an 1833 Matron Head, 
Rulau HT-C420. All host coins are moderately to heavily circulated, 
the 1819/8 impaired due to environmental damage. This is a must 
see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


MISCELLANEOUS EXONUMIA 


5133 


1998 150th Anniversary of the Discovery of Gold in California 
Commemorative Medalet. Silver, with Embedded Placer Gold 
Nugget. No. 1518/1848. Mint State. 27 mm. 0.25 troy ounces total 
weight. Obv: Miner panning for gold with embedded gold nugget at 
lower right in pan, dates 1848 / 1998 at upper right. Rev: Multi-line 
inscription CALIFORNIA / GOLD RUSH / 150TH / ANNIVERSARY 
/ JAMES MARSHALLS / DISCOVERY OF GOLD / COLOMA, 
CALIFORNIA / JANUARY 24, 1848 / AT SUTTER’S MILL / 1848 
PIECES STRUCK 1998. Housed in the original box, with Certificate 
of Authenticity affixed to the inside of the lid. (Total: 1 medalet; 1 box) 


Woop’s HIBERNIA COINAGE 


5134 
1724 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing. Martin 3.9-D.1, W-12600. 
Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 187. NGC ID: 2AT8. 
5135 


1724 Wood’s Hibernia Farthing. Martin 3.22-E.2, W-12610. 
Rarity-4. EF-45 BN (NGC). 


PCGS# 187. NGC ID: F7HS. 


FRENCH COLONIES 


5136 


1722/1-H Sou, or 9 Deniers. La Rochelle Mint. Martin 3.6-C.4, 
W-11835. Rarity-3. Very Fine, Porous, Cleaned. 
PCGS# 905896. NGC ID: 2AYK. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier ex England Rare Coin Galler- 
ies, March 6, 1974. Collector envelope included. 


5137 
1720-AA Liard au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Metz Mint. 
Gadoury-270. Fine, Granular. 


Ex Petra Klein (Germany), date not recorded. Collector envelope with attribution 
and provenance notes includes. 


5138 


1720-BB Liard au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Strasbourg Mint. 
Gadoury-270. VF-30 (PCGS). 


Ex Munzen Sann (Germany), date not recorded. Collector envelope with attribu- 
tion and provenance notes included. 


5139 
1720-BB Liard au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Strasbourg Mint. 
Gadoury-270. Very Fine, Surfaces Smoothed. 


Ex Colmar Collections (France), date not recorded. Collector envelope with at- 
tribution and provenance notes included. 


5140 


1720-)( Liard au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Besancon Mint. 
Gadoury-270. Very Fine, Heavy Granularity. 


Collector envelope with attribution notation included. 


5141 
1719-AA Demi-Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Metz Mint. 
Gadoury-273. VF-30 BN (NGC). 


Ex Pierre Raymond (Canada), via eBay, date not recorded. Collector envelope 
with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5142 
1720-A Demi-Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Paris Mint. 
Gadoury-273. VF-30 (PCGS). 


Ex Pegasus Auctions (Sweden), date not recorded. Collector envelope with attri- 
bution and provenance notes included. 


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5143 


1720-BB Demi-Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Strasbourg 
Mint. Gadoury-273. Very Fine, Rough, Scratches. 


Ex Colmar Collections (France), date not recorded. Collector envelope with at- 
tribution and provenance notes included. 


5144 


1719-A Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Paris Mint. 
Gadoury-276. EF Details—Cleaned (NGC). 


Ex Carley Wetstone Co. (Canada), date not recorded. Collector envelope with at- 
tribution and provenance notes included. 


5145 


1719-B Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Rouen Mint. 
Gadoury-276. EF Details—Spot Removals (NGC). 


From Geoffrey Bell’s sale of the Arcadia Collection, Auction 20, March 2019, lot 
277. Collector envelopes with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5146 


1719-S Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Reims Mint. 
Gadoury-276. Extremely Fine, Corroded. 


Ex Numisaisne (France), date not recorded. Collector envelope with attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5147 


1720-B Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Rouen Mint. 
Gadoury-276. Fine, Corroded, Cleaned. 


Ex Colman Collections (France), date not recorded. Collector envelope with (in- 
correct) attribution and provenance notes included. 


5148 


1720/19-S Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Reims Mint. 
Gadoury-276. Fine Details—Corrosion (NGC). 


Ex Pierre Raymond (Canada), via eBay, date not recorded. Collector envelope 
with attribution and provenance notes included. 
5149 


1720-S Sol au buste enfantin. John Law Issue. Reims Mint. 
Gadoury-276. VF-35 BN (NGC). 


Ex Poinsignon, date not recorded. Collector envelope with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 
5150 


1720-K 1/6 Ecu de Navarre, or 20 Sols. John Law Issue. Bordeaux 
Mint. Gadoury-295. VF-25 (NGC). 


5151 


1720/19-W 1/6 Ecu de Navarre, or 20 Sols. John Law Issue. Lille 
Mint. Gadoury-295. MS-62 (NGC). 


Ex cgb.fr numismatique (France), date not recorded. Company envelope and col- 
lector envelope with provenance and attribution notes included,. 


5152 


1720-A Livre d'argent fin, or 20 Sols. John Law Issue. Paris Mint. 
Gadoury-296. AU Details—Cleaned (NGC). 


Collector envelope with attribution notation included. 


5153 


1720-B 1/6 Ecu de France, or 20 Sols. John Law Issue. Rouen Mint. 
Gadoury-297. AU-53 (NGC). 


Ex Philippe Saive (France), date not recorded. Collector envelope with attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5154 


1720-H Petit Louis d’argent, or 3 Livres (1/3 Ecu). John Law Issue. 
La Rochelle Mint. Gadoury-305. VF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
From CNG% eAuction 517, lot 733. Lot tag included. 


5155 


1720-X 1/3 Ecu de France. John Law Issue. Amiens Mint. 
Gadoury-306. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 145170. 


Ex Gerard Barre, February 13, 1993; our (Stack’) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Col- 
lection, Part XIII, January 2006, lot 373; Richard August, via Ebay, November 
2017. Ford sale lot tag and collector envelopes with attribution and provenance 
notes included. 


CONNECTICUT COPPER 


5156 
1785 Connecticut Copper. Miller 3.5-B, W-2350. Rarity-5+. Bust 
Right. VF-20 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 316. NGC ID: 2B2A. 


5157 


1787 Connecticut Copper. Miller 32.2-X.1, W-3220. Rarity-2. 
Draped Bust Left. VF-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 370. NGC ID: 2B2X. 


From Heritage’s sale of April 2011, lot 9007; our sale of the Anderson-Gleckler 
Collection, November 2016 Baltimore Auction, lot 6234. 


5158 


1788 Connecticut Copper. Miller 16.4-A.2, W-4615. Rarity-7. 
Draped Bust Left. Fair-2 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 914467. NGC ID: 2B3D. 


5159 


Lot of (9) Connecticut Coppers. Included are: 1785; (7) 1787; and 
1788. All examples are in lower to middle circulated grades, and all 
are impaired due to surface and/or environmental damage. This is a 
must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


MACHIN’s MILLS HALFPENNY 


5160 


1787 Machin’s Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 17-87B, W-7910. Rarity-2. 
GEORGIVS III, Group III. Very Fine. 127.0 grains. 
PCGS# 826956. 


From our ANA Auction of August 2021, lot 7280. Lot tag and collector envelope 
included. 


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CONTEMPORARY COUNTERFEITS 


5161 


1774 Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpenny. George III English 
Type. Wedge Top Sevens Family. Flipover Double Struck. Very 
Fine. 138.12 grains. A fantastic piece, a double strike that flipped over 
between strikings, with the first strike on center, and the second strike 
about 20% off center, with a full date from the first strike showing 
the distinctive “wedge top sevens” that give this family its name. The 
dies were also rotated about 110 degrees from normal coin rotation, 
making this error coin appear even more wild! Steely-brown, with 
areas of lighter, thin patina. 
From the David Sterling Collection. 


5162 


1775 Contemporary Counterfeit Halfpenny. George III English 
Type. The “Puffy Head.” Extremely Fine. 105.87 grains. A choice, 
smooth and glossy example of this distinct and popular design, 
featuring exaggerated features in King George's head, face, hair and 
wreath. A lesser coin called VF-20 brought over $300 in our November 
2016 Baltimore Sale. 


From the David Sterling Collection. 


5163 


Lot of (3) Georgian-era Contemporary Counterfeit Coppers. 
Included are: (2) 1775 contemporary counterfeit halfpence, George 
III English Type, Extremely Fine and Very Fine; and 1730 Regal 
Evasion halfpenny, Cobwright G.0730/P.0040, Choice Very Fine. 


From the David Sterling Collection. 


Nova EBORAC COPPERS 


5164 


1787 Nova Eborac Copper. W-5755. Rarity-3. Medium Bust, Seated 
Figure Left. EF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 478. NGC ID: 2B4A. 


5165 


1787 Nova Eborac Copper. W-5760. Rarity-3. Medium Bust, Seated 
Figure Right. Very Good, Lacquer Residue. 98.0 grains. 
PCGS# 475. NGC ID: 2B49. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier ex New England Rare Coin 
Galleries, March 6, 1974. Collector envelope included. 


NEW JERSEY COPPERS 


5166 


1786 Maris 16-L, W-4840. Rarity-2. Straight Plow Beam, 
Protruding Tongue. Fine-15 BN (NGC). 


PCGS# 521268. NGC ID: E6CG. 


5167 
1787 New Jersey Copper. Maris 43-d, W-5225. Rarity-1. No Sprig 
Above Plow, Outlined Shield, Bulbous Nose. AG-3 BN (NGC). 
PCGS# 763359. NGC ID: AUL8. 
Ex Rev. Dr. James G.K. McClure Collection. 


5168 


1787 Maris 46-e, W-5250. Rarity-1. No Sprig Above Plow, Clashed 
Die. VF-35 BN (NGC). 


PCGS# 506. NGC ID: 2B4N. 


5169 
1787 Maris 63-s, W-5375. Rarity-2. Sprig Above Plow. Fine-15 BN 
(NGC). 


PCGS# 509. NGC ID: AUL7. 


5170 


Lot of (7) New Jersey Coppers. Included are: 1786; and (6) 1787. 
All examples are in lower to middle circulated grades, and all are 
impaired, mostly due to environmental damage. This is a must see, 
sold as is, no return lot. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


VERMONT COPPER 


5171 


1788 Vermont Copper. RR-27, Bressett 18-W, W-2205. Rarity-2. 
Bust Right. Extremely Fine, Porous. 108.96 grains. 
PCGS# 800841. NGC ID: 2B5D. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier ex New England Rare Coin 
Galleries, March 6, 1974. Collector envelope included. 


WASHINGTON PIECES 


5172 


1795 Washington Grate Halfpenny. Musante GW-49, Baker-29B, 
W-10955. Large Buttons. Copper. Reeded Edge. AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 746. NGC ID: 2B7M. 


5173 


Undated (1795) Washington Liberty and Security Penny. Musante 
GW-45, Baker-30, W-11050. Copper. ASYLUM Edge. AU-55 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 767. NGC ID: CC42. 


WORLD COIN USED IN EARLY AMERICA 


5174 


Peru. Ferdinand VI (1746-1759). 1756-LM JM 8 Reales. Lima Mint. 
KM-55.1. VF Details—Graffiti (NGC). 


STRUCK COPIES OF 
COLONIAL COINS AND RELATED 


5175 


Undated (ca. 1862) Bar Copper. Bolen Copy. Musante JAB-2, 
Kenney-1, W-14200. Copper. AU-55 (PCGS). 


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5176 


Undated Bar Copper. Unlisted Struck Copy. Copper. About 
Uncirculated. 116.82 grains. A rare early copy of the “Bar cent” struck 
in copper. This may have been cast, or was struck with crude dies. The 
obverse has the large USA with the S larger and sweeping over both 
the U and A. Fine tooth like dentils surround. The reverse is the design 
of the bar cent, with 13 raised bars as the reverse design. This one was 
obviously made by the same engraver as the “1777” and undated bar 
copper copies in our (Stack’s) Americana Sale of September 2009, lots 
4180 and 4181, although this also does not have a date. The style of 
the lettering on the obverse is a match with the long serif on the S. On 
the reverse the heavy die file marks confirm this is the same reverse 
die used by the counterfeiter on those copies or castings. These early 
counterfeits are highly collectible today. 


5177 
“1785” (ca. 1863) Inimica Tyrannis Americana / Confederatio 
Copper Muling. Small Circle. Bolen Copy. Musante JAB-8, 
Kenney-3, W-14250. Copper. AU Details—Altered Surfaces 
(PCGS). 
5178 
“1787” (ca. 1869) Excelsior Copper. George Clinton. Bolen Copy. 
Musante JAB-37, Kenney-8, W-14390. Copper. MS-63 BN (PCGS). 
5179 
“1787” (ca. 1869) Standing Indian / Arms of New York Mule. By 
John Adams Bolen. Musante JAB M-11, Kenney-10, W-14510. 
Copper. AU-58 (PCGS). 

MISCELLANEOUS COLONIAL 


AND RELATED COINAGE 


5180 


Lot of (7) Early Federal Era Coppers. Included are: 1785 Nova 
Constellatio copper; 1778 Machin’s Mills halfpenny; 1787 Machin’s 
Mills halfpenny; 1794 Talbot, Alum & Lee cent; “1783” Washington 
Unity States cent; and (2) “1783” Washington Military Bust coppers. 
All examples are circulated, mostly in mid grades, and all are impaired 
due to surface and/or environmental damage. This is a must see, sold 
as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


FuGIO CENT 


5181 


Lot of (3) 1787 Fugio Cents. Pointed Rays. All examples are in lower 
to middle circulated grades, and all are impaired due to surface and/ 
or environmental damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return 
lot. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


HALF CENTS 


5182 


1794 C-4a. Rarity-3. Normal Head. Small Edge Letters. Fine, 
Corroded. 

PCGS# 35036. NGC ID: 2223. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5183 
1797 C-1. Rarity-2. 1 Above 1, Plain Edge. Good, Graffiti. 


PCGS# 35101. NGC ID: 2228. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5184 


Lot of (5) Liberty Cap Half Cents. Included are: (3) 1794; 1795 

Plain Edge, No Pole; and 1797. All examples are in lower circulated 

grades, and all are impaired due to surface damage and/or corrosion/ 

environmental damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5185 


1802/0 C-2. Rarity-3. Second Reverse (a.k.a. Reverse of 1802). VG 
Details—Repaired (PCGS). 

PCGS# 1057. NGC ID: 222D. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5186 
1804 C-8. Rarity-1. Spiked Chin. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1075. NGC ID: 222G. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


5187 
1806 C-4. Rarity-1. Large 6, Stems to Wreath. VF-25 BN (NGC). 


PCGS# 35200. NGC ID: 222). 


5188 
1808/7 C-2. Rarity-3. Good. 


PCGS# 35212. NGC ID: 222L. 

From Ira & Larry Goldberg’s sale of the Widok Collection, February 2020 Pre- 
Long Beach Auction, lot 486. Lot tag, collector envelope and collector tag with 
attribution notes included. 


5189 


Lot of (6) Draped Bust Half Cents. Included are: (2) 1804 Crosslet 
4, Stems to Wreath; 1804 Spiked Chin; 1805 Medium 5, Stemless 
Wreath; 1806 Small 6, Stemless Wreath; and 1807. All examples are in 
lower to middle circulated grades, and all are impaired due to surface 
damage, environmental damage or cleaning. This is a must see, sold 
as is, no return lot. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5190 


Lot of (3) 1809 Classic Head Half Cents. Included are: Normal Date; 
Small o Inside 0; and 9/Inverted 9. All examples are in lower to middle 
circulated grades, the coins impaired due to environmental damage or 
cleaning. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


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5191 


1811 C-2. Rarity-3-. Close Date. Very Good, Environmental 
Damage. 

PCGS# 35242. NGC ID: 2228. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5192 
1825 C-2. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1141. NGC ID: 222. 
From our New York PNG Auction of October 2014, lot 1022. 


5193 
1833 C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-62 BN (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1162. NGC ID: 222Z. 


5194 
1835 C-2. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1168. NGC ID: 2233. 


5195 


Lot of (3) Classic Head and Braided Hair Half Cents. (NGC). 
Included are: Classic Head: 1834 C-1, AU-50 BN; Braided Hair: 
1851 C-1, AU-50 BN; and 1855 C-1, AU-55 BN. 

Ex Stack’s West 57th Street Collection. 


5196 


Lot of (16) Classic Head and Braided Hair Half Cents and Related. 
Included are: Classic Head: 1828; 1828 12 Stars; 1829; 1832; (2) 1833; 
1834; Braided Hair: 1849 Large Date; 1850; 1851; 1853; (2) 1854; 
1855; 1857; and Hard Times Token: 1837 half cent. All examples are 
in lower to middle circulated grades, and most are impaired due to 
environmental damage, cleaning, etc. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5197 
1854 C-1. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1230. NGC ID: 26YY. 


LARGE CENTS 


5198 


1793 Wreath Reverse. S-9. Rarity-2. Vine and Bars Edge. AG 
Details—Environmental Damage (PCGS). 
PCGS# 1347. NGC ID: 223H. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Jim Long, March 24, 2013. Collec- 
tor envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5199 


1793 Wreath Reverse. S-11C. Rarity-3-. Lettered Edge. Poor/Fair 
Details—Damage (PCGS). 

PCGS# 1350. NGC ID: 223]. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5200 
1794 S-32. Rarity-2. Head of 1794. Very Fine, Granular. 


PCGS# 35561. NGC ID: 223M. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5201 
1794 S-51. Rarity-5-. Head of 1794. Fine, Granular. 


PCGS# 35615. NGC ID: 223M. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Doug Bird, November 2013 Balti- 
more Exposition. Cardboard 2x2 with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5202 


Lot of (3) 1794 Head of 1793. All examples are in very low 
grades, dates barely discernible or absent, surfaces impaired due to 
environmental damage, one coin holed. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 

PCGS# 1362. NGC ID: 223M. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5203 


Lot of (4) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades, with surfaces that are impaired due to 
environmental and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5204 


Lot of (4) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades in terms of wear, but are impaired due to 
environmental and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5205 


Lot of (4) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. A quartet of examples in lower 
to middle circulated grades with surfaces that are impaired due to 
environmental damage or cleaning. This is a must see, sold as is, no 
return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5206 


Lot of (4) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. Lower to middle circulated grades 
in terms of wear with surfaces that are impaired due to environmental 
and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s consignor attribution and 
provenance notes included. 


5207 


Lot of (5) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades and impaired due to environmental damage. 
This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5208 


Lot of (5) 1794 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades with impairments that include environmental and/ 
or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5209 


Lot of (7) 1795 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are circulated, most 
in lower grades, and most are also impaired due to environmental 
and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


Bid Online at www.StacksBowers.com 


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5210 


Lot of (5) 1796 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades with impairments that include environmental and 
surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5211 


Lot of (5) 1796 Liberty Cap Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades and impaired, primarily due to environmental 
damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5212 


Lot of (2) Large Cent Mint Errors. Struck Off Center. Included are: 
1795 Liberty Cap, Plain Edge, Fair, corroded; and 1831 Matron Head, 
Large Letters, Fine, damaged. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5213 
1796 Draped Bust. S-98. Rarity-4. Reverse of 1795. Good-6 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1401. NGC ID: 223W. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5214 


1796 Draped Bust. S-117. Rarity-5+. Reverse of 1797. Very Fine, 
Heavy Corrosion. 
PCGS# 35864. NGC ID: 223W. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier from the 2013 EAC Sale, May, lot 
158. Collector envelope and cardboard 2x2 with attribution and provenance notes 
included. 


5215 
1796 Draped Bust. NC-1. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1797. Fine, Damaged. 


PCGS# 35873. NGC ID: 223W. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation 
included. 


5216 


Lot of (4) 1796 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades, their surfaces impaired due to environmental and/ 
or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5217 


Lot of (5) 1796 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 

middle circulated grades, and all are impaired due to environmental 

and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5218 


Lot of (5) 1796 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 

middle circulated grades, and all are impaired due to environmental 

and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5219 
1797 S-121A. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1795, Plain Edge. Fine, Damaged. 


PCGS# 35897. NGC ID: 223Y. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Chris Young, January 2013 Tri- 
State Regional Show. Collector envelope and tag with attribution, provenance and 
other numismatic notes included. 


5220 
1797 NC-3. Rarity-6-. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. Fair. 


PCGS# 35963. NGC ID: 2242. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Dennis Williams, February 2017 
Burlington Coin Show. J.R. Grellman attribution tag and collector envelope with 
attribution and provenance notes included. 


5221 


1797 NC-5. Rarity-6. Reverse of 1797, Stems to Wreath. Very Good, 
Graffiti, Granular. 
PCGS# 35969. NGC ID: 2242. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Collector envelope with attribution notation 
included. 


5222 


Lot of (5) 1797 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades and are impaired due to environmental and/or 
surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5223 


Lot of (5) 1797 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades with surfaces that are impaired due to 
environmental damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5224 


Lot of (5) 1797 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades, their surfaces rough due to environmental damage. 
This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5225 
1798 S-180. Rarity-5+. Style II Hair. Very Good, Granular. 


PCGS# 36107. NGC ID: 2244. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex 2006 EAC Sale, May, lot 174; 2011 
EAC Sale, May, lot 226; Greg Hannigan (Numismatic Classics), October 2014 
Baltimore Exposition. Lot tags, company tag and collector envelope with attribu- 
tion and provenance notes included. 


5226 
1798 S-Unattributable. Style II Hair. Poor-1 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1434, NGC ID: 2244. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 


5227 


Lot of (5) 1798 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower 
circulated grades with surfaces that are impaired due to environmental 
damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with a consignor attribu- 
tion and provenance notes included. 


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Session 5 Thursday, June 15, 2023, 9:00 AM PT 


5228 


Lot of (5) 1798 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades, mostly the latter, and all are impaired due 
to environmental and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as 
is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5229 


Lot of (5) 1798 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades and are impaired due to environmental and/ 
or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5230 


Lot of (6) 1798 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades, and all are impaired due to environmental 
and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5231 


Lot of (6) 1800 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are circulated, most 
in lower grades, and all are impaired due to environmental and/or 
surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5232 


Lot of (7) 1800 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades with impairments that include environmental 
damage, surface damage, and cleaning. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s and collector envelope with 
consignor attribution and provenance notes included. 


5233 
1801 S-218. Rarity-5. 3 Errors Reverse. About Good, Corroded. 


PCGS# 36269. NGC ID: 224C. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex H. Hettger, March 1999; Jim 
Young, April 2010; Howard Pitkow. Collector envelope with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


5234 


Lot of (7) 1801 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades, the surfaces impaired due to environmental 
damage, surface damage, and/or cleaning. This is a must see, sold as 
is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5235 


Lot of (9) 1802 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are circulated, most 
in lower grades, most with environmental damage, one coin is holed. 
This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5236 


1803 S-250. Rarity-3. Small Date, Small Fraction. VF Details— 
Corrosion Removed (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1482. NGC ID: 224G. 


5237 


1803 NC-1. Rarity-5+. Small Date, Small Fraction. Very Good, 
Granular. 
PCGS# 36392. NGC ID: 224G. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Chris Young, April 2015. Collector 
envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5238 


Lot of (5) 1803 Draped Bust Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades and impaired due to environmental damage 
and/or cleaning. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5239 


1804 S-266, the only known dies. Rarity-2. Good Details—Plugged 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 1504. NGC ID: 224H. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex Jim Long, September 14, 2008. 
Collector envelope with attribution and provenance notes included. 


5240 
1804 S-266, the only known dies. Rarity-2. Fair-2 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1504. NGC ID: 224H. 


5241 
1805 S-267. Rarity-1. VF-35 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1510. NGC ID: 224K. 


5242 


Lot of (4) Draped Bust Cents. Included are: 1806; and (3) 1807. All 
examples are in lower circulated grades with impairments that include 
environmental and/or surface damage. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
notes included. 


5243 
1808 S-279. Rarity-1. Struck 10% Off Center. Good. 


PCGS# 1543. NGC ID: 224P. 


From Ira & Larry Goldberg’s sale of the Widok Collection, February 2020 Pre- 
Long Beach Auction, lot 555. Lot tag and collector envelope with attribution nota- 
tion included. 


5244 
1810/09 S-281. Rarity-1. VF-30 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1552. NGC ID: 224T. 


5245 
1810/09 S-281. Rarity-1. Fine-12 BN (NGC). 


PCGS# 36469. NGC ID: 224T. 


5246 


Lot of (5) Classic Head Cents. Included are: 1808; 1810/09; 1811/0; 
1813; and 1814. All examples are moderately to heavily circulated, 
most impaired due to environmental and/or surface damage. This is a 
must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5247 
1821 N-2. Rarity-1. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1621. NGC ID: 2258. 


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5248 
1823 N-2. Rarity-2. Fine-12 BN (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 36757. NGC ID: 225A. 


5249 
1823 Private Restrike. Copper. AU-50 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 81627. 


5250 


Lot of (2) 1823-Dated Matron Head Cents. Included are: 1823/2; and 
1823. Both are well circulated, the overdate with slight granularity, the 
normal date example holed. This is a must see, sold as is, no return 
lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with collector attribution 
notes included. 


5251 


Lot of (5) 1835 Matron Head Cents. All examples are in lower to 
middle circulated grades with surfaces that are impaired due to 
environmental damage and/or cleaning. This is a must see, sold as 
is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s and collector envelope with 
consignor attribution and provenance notes included. 


5252 


Lot of (3) 1820s Matron Head Cents. Included are: 1825; and (2) 
1827. All are in lower to middle circulated grades, one of the 1827s 
with environmental damage, the other with edge damage. This is a 
must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s and collector envelope with 
consignor attribution and provenance notes included. 


5253 


Lot of (4) Early Date Matron Head Cents. Included are: 1816; 1818; 
1820; and 1824/2. All examples are in lower to middle circulated 
grades, and all are impaired due to environmental damage and/or 
cleaning. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5254 


Lot of (4) Matron Head Cents. Included are: 1830; (2) 1834; and 
undated. All examples are in lower to middle circulated grades, and 
most are impaired due to environmental and/or surface damage. This 
is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5255 


Lot of (4) Modified Matron Head Cents. Included are: (2) 1838; and 
(2) 1839. All examples are circulated, most in lower to middle grades, 
and most are impaired due to environmental damage. This is a must 
see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5256 


Lot of (4) 1846 Braided Hair Cents. Lower to middle circulated 
grades, all examples are lightly impaired. This is a must see, sold as 
is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


5257 


Lot of (4) 1847 Braided Hair Cents. All examples are in middle to 
higher circulated grades, a couple with lightly impaired surfaces. This 
is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5258 


Lot of (4) 1848 Braided Hair Cents. Middle to higher circulated 
grades in terms of wear, but with impaired surfaces due to damage, 
cleaning, etc. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 


From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5259 
1849 N-12. Rarity-2. AU-50 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 1886. NGC ID: 226F. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


5260 
1851 N-6. Rarity-1. MS-65 BN (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 1892. NGC ID: 226H. 


5261 


Lot of (3) 1840s Braided Hair Cents. Included are: 1845; and (2) 
1848. All examples are in higher circulated grades, two of them lightly 
impaired due to cleaning or rim nicks. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 

From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex J.R. “Bob” Grellman Collection, 


March 2009. Grellman Collection envelopes with consignor’s attribution notes in- 
cluded. 


5262 


Lot of (3) 1850s Braided Hair Cents. Included are: 1850; 1851; and 
1852. All examples are in higher circulated grades, the 1851 with 
minor rim nicks. This is a must see, sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Earlier ex J.R. “Bob” Grellman Collection, 
March 2009. Grellman Collection envelopes with consignor attribution and prov- 
enance notes included. 


5263 


Lot of (4) Braided Hair Cents. Included are: 1840; 1842; 1843; and 
1856. Middle to higher circulated grades in terms of wear, yet with 
lightly to moderately impaired surfaces. This is a must see, sold as is, 
no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


5264 


Lot of (4) Braided Hair Cents. Included are: (2) 1849; 1851; and 1854. 
All examples are in middle to higher circulated grades, one impaired 
due to edge cuts, a couple of others lightly cleaned. This is a must see, 
sold as is, no return lot. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. Cardboard 2x2s with consignor attribution 
and provenance notes included. 


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SMALL CENTS 


5265 
1858 Large Letters, High Leaves (Style of 1857), Type I. AU 
Details—Harshly Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2019. NGC ID: 2277. 
5266 


1858 Small Letters, High Leaves (Style of 1857), Type I. AU 
Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2020. NGC ID: 2279. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


5267 
Lot of (3) 1858 Large Letters. (PCGS). Included are: (2) VF-30; and 
VF-25. 
PCGS# 2019. NGC ID: 2277. 
5268 
1863 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2067. NGC ID: 227]. 
5269 
1863 MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 2067. NGC ID: 227J. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


5270 

1864 Bronze. L on Ribbon. MS-65 RB (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2080. NGC ID: 227M. 

5271 

1868 MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 2092. NGC ID: 2278. 

5272 

1871 Proof-63 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2302. NGC ID: 229P. 

5273 

1872 Bold N. AU-53 BN (NGC). 
PCGS# 2103. NGC ID: 227W. 

5274 

1872 Bold N. Cud Die Break. Good-6 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2103. NGC ID: 227W. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 

5275 

1873 Open 3. MS-64 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2108. NGC ID: 227Y. 

5276 

1876 MS-65 RB (NGC). 
PCGS# 2125. NGC ID: 2283. 

5277 

1877 AG-3 (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 2127. NGC ID: 2284. 


5278 

1877 AG Details—Bent (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2127. NGC ID: 2284. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 

5279 

1878 MS-64 RB (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 2131. NGC ID: 2285. 

5280 

1883 MS-65 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2147. NGC ID: 228A. 

5281 

1887 Proof-64+ RD (PCGS). 


PCGS# 2350. NGC ID: 22A9. 


5282 


1888/7 Snow-1, FS-301. Good-4 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 37543. NGC ID: 228G. 


5283 
1892 MS-64 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2183. NGC ID: 228L. 
5284 
1901 MS-66 RD (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 2210. NGC ID: 228W. 
5285 
1904 MS-66 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2219. NGC ID: 2282. 
5286 
1908 MS-64 RD (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 2231. NGC ID: 2295. 
5287 
1908-S VF-30 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2232. NGC ID: 2296. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 
5288 
1909 Indian. MS-66 RD (NGC). 
PCGS# 2237. NGC ID: 2297. 
5289 
1909 Indian. MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 2237. NGC ID: 2297. 
5290 
1909-S Indian. VF-30 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2238. NGC ID: 2298. 
5291 
1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. AU-58 (ICG). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 
5292 
1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. AU-55 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 


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5293 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5294 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5295 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. AU Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5296 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5297 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. EF-45 BN (NGC). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5298 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. EF-45 Details—Cleaned (ANACS). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 

5299 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. VF-30 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 

5300 

1909-S Lincoln. V.D.B. Genuine—Damaged (NCS). VF Details. 
PCGS# 2426. NGC ID: 22B2. 
From the Howard Pitkow Collection. 

5301 

1909-S/S Lincoln. FS-1502. S/Horizontal S. MS-66 RB (NGC). 
PCGS# 37638. NGC ID: 22B4. 

5302 

1909-S Lincoln. Unc Details—Questionable Color (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2432. NGC ID: 22B4. 

5303 

1917-D MS-65 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2500. NGC ID: 22BT. 

5304 

1918-S MS-65 RB (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 2511. NGC ID: 22BX. 

5305 

1922 No D. FS-401, Die Pair IT. Strong Reverse. VF-25 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3285. NGC ID: 22C9. 

5306 

1922 No D. FS-401, Die Pair IT. Strong Reverse. Fine-12 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3285. NGC ID: 22C9. 

5307 

1927-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). 


PCGS# 2584. NGC ID: 22CP. 


5308 
1931-D MS-65 RD (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2617. NGC ID: 22D3. 
5309 
1931-S MS-65 RD (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 2620. NGC ID: 22D4. 
5310 
1931-S MS-64 RD (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 2620. NGC ID: 22D4. 
5311 
1931-S MS-63 RB (PCGS). 
PCGS# 2619. NGC ID: 22D4. 
5312 
1943-D/D FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 37819. NGC ID: 22E6. 
5313 
1955 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. AU-50 BN (NGC). 
PCGS# 2825. NGC ID: 22FG. 
5314 
1972 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. Unc Details—Altered Color 
(NGC). 
PCGS# 2948. NGC ID: 22GU. 
5315 
1995 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-68+ RD (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 3127. NGC ID: 22]JS. 
5316 
1995 FS-101. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-68+ RD (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 3127. NGC ID: 22JS. 


Two-CENT PIECES 


5317 
1864 FS-401. Small Motto. VF-20 BN (NGC). 
PCGS# 3579. NGC ID: 22N8. 
From our Chicago ANA Auction of August 2014, lot 5377. 
5318 
1865 Plain 5. Proof-64+ RB (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 3628. NGC ID: 274U. 
5319 
1865 Plain 5. MS-64 RB (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 3583. NGC ID: 22NA. 
5320 
1872 VG-10 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3612. NGC ID: 22NG. 
5321 
1872 VG-10 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 3612. NGC ID: 22NG. 


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SILVER THREE-CENT PIECES 


5322 

1851-O MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3665. NGC ID: 22YY. 

5323 

1860 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 3678. NGC ID: 22Z9. 

5324 

1862 Proof-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3711. NGC ID: 27C9. 

5325 


Lot of (2) Silver Three-Cent Pieces. AU Details—Environmental 
Damage (NGC). Included are: 1851; and 1861. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


5326 


Lot of (3) Silver Three-Cent Pieces. (NGC). Included are: 1853 VF- 
20; 1858 VF-25; and 1860 VF-35. 
Ex Stack’s West 57th Street Collection. 


5327 


Lot of (4) Silver Three-Cent Pieces. (NGC). Included are: 1852 VF- 
25; 1854 VF-30; 1858 VF-35; and 1860 VF-35. 
Ex Stack’s West 57th Street Collection. 


5328 


Lot of (4) Silver Three-Cent Pieces. (NGC). Included are: 1853 VF- 
20; 1854 VF-30; 1858 VF-30; and 1861 EF-45. 
Ex Stack’s West 57th Street Collection. 


NICKEL THREE-CENT PIECES 


5329 

1865 MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3731. NGC ID: 22NJ. 

5330 

1866 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3732. NGC ID: 22NK. 

5331 

1876 MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3744. NGC ID: 275A. 

5332 

1878 Proof-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3774. NGC ID: 275Y. 

5333 

1882 VE-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3750. NGC ID: 275D. 

5334 

1884 Proof-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 3780. NGC ID: 2766. 


5335 

1885 Proof-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3781. NGC ID: 2767. 

5336 

1885 Proof-62 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3781. NGC ID: 2767. 

5337 

1886 Proof-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3782. NGC ID: 2768. 

5338 

1887/(6) Proof-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3783. NGC ID: 2769. 

5339 

1887/6 FS-302. Strong Overdate. Proof-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3784. NGC ID: 276A. 

5340 

1888 Proof-66 Cameo (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 83785. NGC ID: 276B. 

5341 

1889 AU-53 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 3758. NGC ID: 275]. 


NICKEL FIVE-CENT PIECES 


5342 
1867 No Rays. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3794. NGC ID: 22NZ. 
5343 
Lot of (2) 1867-Dated Shield Nickels. Corrosion (NGC). Included 
are: Rays, EF Details; and No Rays, AU Details. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 
5344 
1869 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3796. NGC ID: 22P3. 
5345 
1876 AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3805. NGC ID: 22PB. 
5346 
1881 VE-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3811. NGC ID: 276F. 
5347 
1883 Liberty Head. No CENTS. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 3841. NGC ID: 2772. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5348 
1883 Liberty Head. No CENTS. MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 3841. NGC ID: 2772. 


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5349 
1883 Liberty Head. With CENTS. Proof-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3881. NGC ID: 2778. 
5350 
1885 Good-6 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3846. NGC ID: 2773. 
5351 
1886 Good-6 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3847. NGC ID: 22PK. 
5352 
1907 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3868. NGC ID: 277J. 
5353 
1912 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3873. NGC ID: 277N. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
5354 
1912-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3874. NGC ID: 277P. 
5355 


Lot of (4) Mint State Liberty Head and Buffalo Nickels. (PCGS). 
Included are: Liberty Head: 1883 No CENTS, MS-64, OGH; 1896 
MS-62; 1907 MS-63; and Buffalo: 1938-D MS-66. 

5356 


Lot of (4) Liberty Head and Buffalo Nickels. (NGC). Included are: 
Liberty Head: 1908 AU Details—Improperly Cleaned; Buffalo: 1921- 
S VF Details—Improperly Cleaned; 1926-S VG-10; and 1926-S VG 
Details—Reverse Planchet Flaw. 
5357 
1913-D Type II. AU-58 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3922. NGC ID: 22R2. 
5358 
1913-S Type II. VG-8 (NGC). 
PCGS# 3923. NGC ID: 22R3. 
5359 
1915-D MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 3928. NGC ID: 22R8. 
5360 
1918/7-D FS-101. VG-8 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3939. NGC ID: 22RJ. 
5361 
1918-D MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 3938. NGC ID: 22RH. 
5362 
1923-S MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 3950. NGC ID: 22RW. 


5363 
1927-D MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 3961. NGC ID: 2289. 
5364 
1937-D FS-901. 3-Legged. VF-20 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 3982. NGC ID: 22SX. 
5365 
Lot of (2) Choice Mint State Buffalo Nickels. (PCGS). CAC. 
Included are: 1913 Type I, MS-64; and 1928 MS-64+. 
5366 
1944-D MS-67+ FS (PCGS). 
PCGS# 84023. NGC ID: 22TV. 
From our Baltimore Auction of March 2018, lot 6164. 
5367 
1945-P FS-803. Tripled Die Reverse. MS-67 (NGC). 
PCGS# 38501. NGC ID: 22TX. 
5368 
1948-S MS-66 5FS (NGC). 
PCGS# 84036. NGC ID: 22UA. 
5369 
1952-D MS-65 FS (PCGS). 
PCGS# 84047. 
5370 
1954-S FS-801. Doubled Die Reverse. MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 569522. NGC ID: 22UU. 
5371 
1957 MS-66 5FS (NGC). 
PCGS# 84061. NGC ID: 22V2. 
5372 
1959 MS-66 5FS (NGC). 
PCGS# 84065. NGC ID: 22V6. 
5373 
1976 MS-66 FS (PCGS). 


PCGS# 84096. 


HALF DIMES 


5374 
1795 LM- 10. Rarity-3. Good-4 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4251. NGC ID: 22ZV. 
5375 
1829 LM-5. Rarity-1. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 4276. NGC ID: 232B. 
5376 
1829 LM-7.2. Rarity-4. Unc Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 


PCGS# 4276. NGC ID: 232B. 


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5377 
1833 LM-9. Rarity-2. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4280. NGC ID: 232F. 
From our Americana Sale of February 2015, lot 3827. 
5378 
1836 LM-3, FS-301. Rarity-1. 3/Inverted 3, Large 5 C. MS-63 
(NGC). 
PCGS# 38729. NGC ID: 232]. 
5379 
1838 No Drapery. Large Stars. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4317. NGC ID: 2TXX. 
From our (Stacks) Autumn Sale of September 2007, lot 3242. Lot tag included. 
5380 
1839 No Drapery. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 4319. NGC ID: 2328. 
5381 
1840 No Drapery. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 4321. NGC ID: 232U. 
5382 
1842 AU-55 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 4330. NGC ID: 2332. 
5383 
1844 MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 4333. NGC ID: 2335. 
From our Baltimore Auction of June 2014, lot 3749. 
5384 
1853-O No Arrows. V-1. VF-20 (NGC). 
PCGS# 4352. NGC ID: 233N. 
5385 
1853 Arrows. AU-55 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 4356. NGC ID: 233Y. 
5386 
1857 AU-58 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 4365. NGC ID: 2338. 
5387 
1859 MS-63 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 4371. NGC ID: 233W. 
5388 
1860 MS-63 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 4377. NGC ID: 2347. 
5389 
1861 Proof-62 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 4444, NGC ID: 235W. 
5390 
1866-S AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 4389. NGC ID: 234K. 


5391 
1873 MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 4404. NGC ID: 2353. 


DIMES 


5392 

1821 JR-4. Rarity-2. Large Date. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 4496. NGC ID: 236Y. 

5393 

1832 JR-2. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4521. NGC ID: 237C. 

5394 

1833 JR-6. Rarity-1. EF Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 4522. NGC ID: 237D. 

5395 

1863-S Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-3+. Fine-15 

(PCGS). 
PCGS# 4638. NGC ID: 239L. 

5396 

1864 Fortin-102a. Rarity-5. VF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4639. NGC ID: 239M. 

5397 

1864-S Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-3. Fine-12 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4640. NGC ID: 239N. 

5398 

1865 Proof. Unc Details—Questionable Color (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4758. NGC ID: 23CN. 

5399 

1865-S VEF-20 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4642. NGC ID: 239R. 

5400 

1866-S Fortin-102. Rarity-5. VF Details—Scratch (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4644. NGC ID: 239T. 

5401 

1867 Fortin-102. Rarity-5. VG Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4645. NGC ID: 239U. 

5402 

1867-S Fortin-101. Rarity-4. VF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4646. NGC ID: 239V. 

5403 

1868-S Fortin-101. Rarity-4. VF-25 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4648. NGC ID: 239X. 

5404 


1870-S Fortin-101, the only known dies. Rarity-4. VF Details— 
Scratch (PCGS). 


PCGS# 4652. NGC ID: 23A3. 


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5405 

1873 No Arrows. Open 3. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4660. NGC ID: 23AB. 

5406 

1874 Arrows. MS-61 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4668. NGC ID: 23BK. 

5407 

1875-CC Mintmark Above Bow. AU-55 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 4673. NGC ID: 23AE. 


5408 


1875-CC Mintmark Below Bow. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 4674. NGC ID: 23AD. 


5409 

1875-S Mintmark Below Bow. Small S. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4676. NGC ID: 23AF. 

5410 

1875-S Mintmark Above Bow. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4677. NGC ID: 23AG. 

5411 

1877-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4684. NGC ID: 23AN. 

5412 

1879 Proof-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4776. NGC ID: 23D4. 

5413 

1880 Proof. Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4777. NGC ID: 23D5. 

5414 

1880 Proof. Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4777. NGC ID: 23D5. 

5415 

1886 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4696. NGC ID: 23B3. 

5416 

1887 MS-65+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 4698. NGC ID: 23B5. 

5417 

1908-S AU-58 (NGC). 


PCGS# 4849. NGC ID: 23FA. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


5418 
1908-S AU-58 (NGC). 


PCGS# 4849, NGC ID: 23EA. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


5419 
1912 MS-62 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 4860. NGC ID: 23FM. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
5420 


Lot of (2) Certified Philadelphia Mint Barber Dimes. Included are: 
1892 AU Details—Cleaned (NGC); and 1907 Unc Details—Cleaning 
(PCGS). 

5421 


1916 Mercury. MS-65 FB (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 4905. NGC ID: 23GX. 
From our Baltimore Auction of November 2016, lot 6767. 
5422 
1916 Mercury. MS-64 FB (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4905. NGC ID: 23GX. 
5423 
1916-D Good-4 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5424 
1916-D Good Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5425 
1916-D AG-3 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5426 
1916-D AG-3 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5427 
1916-D AG-3 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5428 
1916-D AG-3 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5429 
1916-D AG-3 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5430 
1916-D AG-3 (NGC). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5431 
1916-D AG Details—Bent (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 
5432 
1916-D Fair-2 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 4906. NGC ID: 23GY. 


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5433 
1917-D Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 4912. NGC ID: 23H3. 
5434 
1918-D MS-62 FB (NGC). 
PCGS# 4919. NGC ID: 23H6. 
5435 
1919-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4926. NGC ID: 23HA. 
5436 
1920-D MS-64 FB (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 4931. NGC ID: 23HC. 
5437 
1921-D VE-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 4936. NGC ID: 23HE. 
5438 
1936-S MS-67+ FB (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5003. NGC ID: 23JH. 
5439 
1937-D MS-68 FB (NGC). 
PCGS# 5007. NGC ID: 23JK. 
5440 
1939 Proof-68 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5074. NGC ID: 27DK. 
5441 
1942/1 FS-101. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5036. NGC ID: 23K4. 
5442 
1942/1 FS-101. VE-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5036. NGC ID: 23K4. 
5443 
1942/1 FS-101. VF-30 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5036. NGC ID: 23K4. 
5444 
1942/1-D FS-101. AU-55 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 5040. NGC ID: 23K6. 
5445 
Lot of (3) Choice Mint State Mercury Dimes. (PCGS). Included are: 
1916-S MS-63; 1923 MS-64 FB, CAC; and 1928 MS-64 FB, CAC. 
5446 


Lot of (6) 1940s and 1950s Roosevelt Dimes. (NGC). Included are: 
1948-D MS-67 T; 1950 Proof-67; 1950-S MS-66; 1952-D MS-66 FT; 
1952 Proof-67, OH; and 1952-S MS-66 FT. 


5447 


Lot of (16) Modern Proof Roosevelt Dimes. (PCGS). Unless 
otherwise started, all examples are certified Proof-69 Deep Cameo. 
Included are: 1972-S; 1973-S; 1974-S; 1975-S; 1977-S; 1978-S; 1979-S 
Type I Mintmark; 1979-S Type I] Mintmark; 1981-S Type I Mintmark, 
Proof-68 Deep Cameo; 1982-5; 1983-S; 1984-S; 1985-S; 1986-S; 1988- 
S; and 1989-S. 


QUARTER DOLLARS 


5448 
1875-CC BF-2. Rarity-1. VG-8 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 5297. NGC ID: 23R6. 


TWENTY-CENT PIECES 


5449 
1875-S BF-12. Rarity-2. EF-40 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 5298. NGC ID: 23R7. 


QUARTER DOLLARS 


5450 
1805 B-3. Rarity-2. VG-10 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5313. NGC ID: 23RC. 
From our Baltimore Auction of March 2018, lot 7070. 
5451 
1806 B-9. Rarity-1. VG-8 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 38935. NGC ID: 23RD. 
5452 
1818 B-2. Rarity-1. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5322. NGC ID: 23RH. 
5453 
1825/4/2 B-2. Rarity-2. VG-8 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 38975. NGC ID: 23RS. 
5454 
1833 B-1. Rarity-2. VF-35 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5352. NGC ID: 23RY. 
5455 
1835 B-1. Rarity-1. Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 


PCGS# 5354. NGC ID: 2382. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


5456 

1835 B-6. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5354, NGC ID: 2382. 

5457 


Lot of (3) Certified Capped Bust Quarters. Included are: 1833 VF- 
25 (PCGS); 1834 VF-30 (NGC); and 1835 VF-25 (PCGS), CAC. 
The second example is ex Stack’s West 57th Street Collection. 


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5458 

1844 Briggs 1-A. Repunched Date. AU-53 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5406. NGC ID: 23ST. 

5459 

1844-O Briggs 1-A. Repunched Date. EF-45 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 5407. NGC ID: 23SU. 


From Lester Merkin’ sale of September 1970, lot 291; our sale of the William B. 
Martin Collection, August 2018 ANA Auction, lot 6212. 


5460 
1850 Briggs 1-A. Misplaced Date. Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 5415. NGC ID: 23T4. 
5461 
1854 Arrows. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5432. NGC ID: 23U6. 
5462 
1854-O Arrows. Briggs 1-A, FS-501. Huge O. Good-6 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5434. NGC ID: 23U7. 
5463 
1876 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5501. NGC ID: 23V2. 
5464 
1876 MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5501. NGC ID: 23V2. 
5465 
1882 Proof-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5583. NGC ID: 23XE. 
5466 
1892 Type II Reverse. Proof. Unc Details—Questionable Color 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 5678. NGC ID: 2427. 
5467 
1895-O MS-61 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 5611. NGC ID: 23Y5. 
5468 
1896-S Net EF-40 (ANACS). AU Details—Corroded, Scratched. 
OH. 
PCGS# 5615. NGC ID: 23Y9. 
5469 
1903-O AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5635. NGC ID: 23YW. 
5470 
1912 MS-64+ (NGC). 


PCGS# 5662. NGC ID: 23ZS. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5471 
1912-S AU-53 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 5663. NGC ID: 23ZT. 


5472 

1913-S Good Details—Scratch (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5666. NGC ID: 23ZW. 

5473 

1916-D MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 5674. NGC ID: 2426. 

5474 

1917 Type I. MS-64 FH (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5707. NGC ID: 242Z. 

5475 

1917-D Type I. MS-66+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 5708. NGC ID: 2432. 

5476 

1917 Type II. MS-63 FH (PCGS). 


PCGS# 5715. NGC ID: 2434. 


5477 


1917-S Type II. AU Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 


PCGS# 5718. NGC ID: 2436. 


5478 

1918 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5720. NGC ID: 2437. 

5479 

1923 MS-63 FH (NGC). 
PCGS# 5743. NGC ID: 243]. 

5480 

1924-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5748. NGC ID: 243M. 

5481 

1924-S MS-63 FH (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5751. NGC ID: 243N. 

5482 

1925 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5752. NGC ID: 243P. 

5483 

1926-D MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5756. NGC ID: 2438S. 

5484 

1926-D MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5756. NGC ID: 2438S. 

5485 

1927-D MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5762. NGC ID: 243V. 

5486 

1928 MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 5766. NGC ID: 243X. 


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5487 

1928-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5768. NGC ID: 243Y. 

5488 

1929 MS-64 FH (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5773. NGC ID: 2442. 

5489 

1929 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5772. NGC ID: 2442. 

5490 

1929-S MS-63 FH (NGC). 
PCGS# 5777. NGC ID: 2444. 
Ex Hilt Collection. 

5491 

1930 MS-66 FH (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5779. NGC ID: 2445. 

5492 

1932-D AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5791. NGC ID: 2448. 

5493 

1932-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5792. NGC ID: 2449. 

5494 

1935-D MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5798. NGC ID: 244E. 

5495 

1936 Proof-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5975. NGC ID: 27HN. 

5496 

1936-D MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5801. NGC ID: 244H. 

5497 

1938 Proof-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5977. NGC ID: 27HR. 

5498 

1939 Proof-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 5978. NGC ID: 27HS. 

5499 

1942-S MS-67 (NGC). 
PCGS# 5819. NGC ID: 2454. 

5500 


Certified 1950 Proof and PDS Set. All examples are individually 
certified and encapsulated. Included are: 1950 Proof-66 (PCGS); 1950 
MS-66 (NGC); 1950-D MS-66 (PCGS); and 1950-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
(Total: 4 coins) 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5501 


Lot of (17) Modern Proof Washington and State Quarters. (PCGS). 
Unless otherwise stated, all examples are certified Proof-69 Deep 
Cameo. Included are: Washington: 1972-S Proof-68 Deep Cameo; 
1972-S Proof-67; 1974-S; 1976-S Copper-Nickel Clad; 1977-S; 1978- 
S; 1979-S Type I Mintmark; 1983-S Proof-68 Deep Cameo; 1985-S; 
1989-S Proof-68 Deep Cameo; 1990-S; (2) 1991-S; 1992-S; 1993-S; 
1996-S; and State: 2000-S New Hampshire. 


HALF DOLLARS 


5502 
1806 O-109, T-15. Rarity-1. Pointed 6, Stem Not Through Claw. 
VF-25 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6073. NGC ID: 24EJ. 
5503 
1806 O-115, T-17. Rarity-1. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. VF-30 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 6071. NGC ID: 24EJ. 
5504 
1806 O-125a, T-14. Rarity-6. Pointed 6, Stem Through Claw. VF-30 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 6071. NGC ID: 24]. 
5505 
1810 O-103. Rarity-3. EF Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 6095. NGC ID: 24ET. 
5506 
1811 O-111. Rarity-2. Small 8. VF-30 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6097. NGC ID: 24EU. 
5507 
1817/3 O-101. Rarity-2. VF Details—Obverse Damage (NGC). 
PCGS# 6111. NGC ID: 24F7. 
5508 
1817 O-107. Rarity-4+. Fine-15 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6109. NGC ID: 24F6. 
From our (Bowers and Merena’) sale of the Russell J. Logan Collection, Novem- 
ber 2022, lot 2330. Lot tag and Logan collector tag with attribution notation in- 
cluded. 

5509 


1823 O-106a. Rarity-2. EF Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 6131. NGC ID: 24F). 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


5510 

1823 O-107. Rarity-3. AU Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 6131. NGC ID: 24F]J. 

5511 

1823 O-111a. Rarity-2. EF-40 (NGC). 


PCGS# 6131. NGC ID: 24F). 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


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5512 

1830 O-123. Rarity-1. Large 0. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6157. NGC ID: 24FU. 

5513 


Lot of (2) 1830s Capped Bust Half Dollars. (NGC). Included are: 

1832 Small Letters, VF-30; and 1834 Large Date, Small Letters, VF-25. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 

5514 


Lot of (2) Capped Bust Half Dollars. Lettered Edge. (NGC). 
Included are: 1808 VF Details—Reverse Scratched; and 1826 EF 
Details—Improperly Cleaned. 

5515 


1842 WB-13. Rarity-3. Medium Date. Repunched Date, Misplaced 
Date. EF-45 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 6239. NGC ID: 24GU. 
5516 
1853 Arrows and Rays. WB-101. VF-35 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 6275. NGC ID: 24JJ. 
5517 
1854-O Arrows. WB-55. Rarity-3. AU-53 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 6280. NGC ID: 24JM. 
5518 
1855-O Arrows. WB-101. EF-45 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 6283. NGC ID: 24JP. 
5519 
1858 WB-101. Type I Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6293. NGC ID: 24HV. 
5520 


1858 Type I Reverse. WB-21. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU-50 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 6293. NGC ID: 24HV. 

From our (Coin Galleries’) sale of December 2005, lot 2404. Lot tag included. 


5521 

1858-O WB-101. EF-45 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 6294. NGC ID: 24HW. 

5522 


1859 Type I Reverse. WB-1. Rarity-3. AU Details—Corrosion, 
Cleaned (NGC). 


PCGS# 6296. NGC ID: 24HY. 


5523 


1861-O Confederate States Issue. W-15. Rarity-2. Speared Olive 
Bud. EF-45 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 6303. NGC ID: 24J8. 


5524 


1862-S WB-5. Rarity-2. Weak 6, Large S. EF Details—Polished 
(NGC). 


PCGS# 6308. NGC ID: 24JA. 


5525 

1869 WB-8. Rarity-3. AU-55 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 6325. NGC ID: 24JX. 

5526 

1877 WB-103. Type II Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6355. NGC ID: 24KK. 

5527 

1880 WB-102. Type II Reverse. Proof-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6441. NGC ID: 27UF. 

5528 

1888 WB-101. AU-50 (ANACS). OH. 
PCGS# 6370. NGC ID: 24L3. 

5529 

1893-S VG Details—Scratch (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6467. NGC ID: 24LM. 


5530 


1896-O Net AU-50 (ANACS). Unc Details—Cleaned. OH. 


PCGS# 6475. NGC ID: 24LW. 


5531 

1912-S MS-62 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6526. NGC ID: 24NJ. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

5532 

1916 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6566. NGC ID: 24PL. 

5533 

1916 Unc Details— Artificial Toning (NGC). 
PCGS# 6566. NGC ID: 24PL. 

5534 

1916-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6567. NGC ID: 24PM. 

5535 

1917 MS-64+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 6569. NGC ID: 24PP. 

5536 

1917-D Obverse Mintmark. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 6570. NGC ID: 24PR. 

5537 

1920 MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 6580. NGC ID: 24R3. 

5538 

1934-D MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 6593. NGC ID: 24RG. 

5539 

1934-S MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 6594. NGC ID: 24RH. 


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5540 
1935 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6595. NGC ID: 24RJ. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
5541 
1938 MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6604. NGC ID: 24RU. 
5542 
1938-D MS-65+ (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 6605. NGC ID: 24RV. 
5543 
1939 MS-67+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 6606. NGC ID: 24RW. 
5544 
1941 Breen-5182. No AW. Proof-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6641. NGC ID: 24S8P. 
5545 
1941-D MS-67 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6612. NGC ID: 24S8D. 
Ex Nevada Silver Collection. 
5546 
1942 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 6614. NGC ID: 2486. 
5547 
1943-S MS-66+ (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 6620. NGC ID: 24SB. 
5548 
1945-D MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6625. NGC ID: 248G. 
5549 
1947-D MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6631. NGC ID: 24SN. 
5550 
Lot of (2) Certified Walking Liberty and Kennedy Half Dollars. 
Included are: 1942 Walking Liberty, MS-65 (PCGS), OGH Rattler; 
and 1964 Kennedy, Proof-69 W (NGC). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
5551 
1948-D MS-66 FBL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 86652. NGC ID: 24SS. 
5552 
1950 Proof-65 Cameo (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 86691. NGC ID: 27VA. 
5553 
1950 Proof-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6691. NGC ID: 27VA. 


5554 
1950 MS-65 FBL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 86656. NGC ID: 24SW. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
5555 
1952 Proof-64 Cameo (PCGS). 
PCGS# 86693. NGC ID: 27VC. 
5556 
1956 MS-67 FBL (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 86671. NGC ID: 24TD. 
5557 
1956 MS-67 FBL (NGC). 
PCGS# 86671. NGC ID: 24TD. 
5558 
1961 FS-802. Doubled Die Reverse. Proof-67 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 147802. NGC ID: 24TZ. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5559 
1962 Proof-68 Ultra Cameo (NGC). 
PCGS# 96703. NGC ID: 27VK. 


5560 
1963 Proof-67 Cameo (PCGS). 


PCGS# 86704. NGC ID: 27VL. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5561 


Lot of (2) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 FBL (NGC). Included are: 
1954; and 1956. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5562 


Lot of (2) Certified Gem Mint State Franklin Half Dollars. Included 
are: 1948 MS-65 FBL (NGC); and 1949-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5563 


Lot of (3) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-64 FBL (NGC). Included are: 
1960-D; 1961-D; and 1962-D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5564 


Lot of (3) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-64 (NGC). Included are: 1949; 
1951; and 1962. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5565 


Lot of (4) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-64 FBL (NGC). Included are: 
1949-D; 1950-D; 1951-D; and 1952. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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5566 
Lot of (4) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-64 FBL (NGC). Included are: 
(2) 1952-D; 1953-D; and 1957-D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5567 
Lot of (5) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 (NGC). Included are: 1952- 
S; 1953; 1953-S; 1954-D; and 1954-S. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5568 
Lot of (5) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 (NGC). Included are: 1957; 
1958; 1958-D; 1959; and 1959-D. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example is from Golden Valley Numis- 
matics’ Sale Number 309, lot 1754. Lot tag included. 


5569 


Lot of (5) Franklin Half Dollars. MS-65 (NGC). Included are: 1960; 
1961; 1962-D; 1963; and 1963-D MS-65 W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5570 


Lot of (5) Certified Mint State Franklin Half Dollars. Included 

are: 1948-D MS-64 FBL (ICG); 1951-S MS-65 (PCGS); 1955 MS-65 

(ANACS), OH; 1955 MS-64 FBL (ANACS); and 1963 MS-63+ (ICG). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


5571 
1966 SMS. Specimen-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS). 


PCGS# 96846. NGC ID: 24WH. 


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U.S. CoINS PART 2 


FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023, 9:00 AM PT 
LOTS 6001-7005 


The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


SILVER DOLLARS 


6001 
1798 Heraldic Eagle. BB-105, B-23. Rarity-3. Pointed 9, Wide 
Date. Good-6 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6873. NGC ID: 24X6. 
6002 
1842 OC-2. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6928. NGC ID: 24YC. 
6003 
1842 OC-5. Rarity-5-. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6928. NGC ID: 24YC. 
6004 
1842 OC-4. Rarity-1. VF Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 6928. NGC ID: 24YC. 
6005 
1843 OC-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Date. AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6929. NGC ID: 24YD. 
6006 
1843 OC-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Date. AU Details—Altered 
Surfaces (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6929. NGC ID: 24YD. 
6007 
1843 OC-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Date. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6929. NGC ID: 24YD. 
6008 


1846 OC-1. Rarity-1. Repunched Date. AU Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 6932. NGC ID: 24YG. 


6009 
1847 OC-2. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6934. NGC ID: 24Y]J. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


6010 

1847 OC-3. Rarity-3. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6934. NGC ID: 24Y]. 

6011 

1848 OC-1. Rarity-2. AU Details—Repaired (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6935. NGC ID: 24YK. 

6012 


1850 OC-1. Rarity-3. Repunched Date. AU Details—Repaired 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 6937. NGC ID: 24YM. 


6013 
1859 OC-2. Rarity-3-. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6946. NGC ID: 24YX. 


6014 

1859-O OC-1. Rarity-1. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6947. NGC ID: 24YY. 

6015 

1860 OC-1. Rarity-3+. AU Details—Harshly Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6949. NGC ID: 2422. 

6016 

1860-O OC-2. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6950. NGC ID: 24Z3. 

6017 

1864 Proof. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7007. NGC ID: 252]. 

6018 

1869 OC-4. Rarity-5. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6962. NGC ID: 24ZC. 

6019 


1870 OC-5. Rarity-3+. Repunched Date. AU Details—Harshly 
Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 6963. NGC ID: 24ZD. 
6020 
1871 OC-8. Top 30 Variety. Rarity-4. Doubled Die Obverse. Unc 
Details—Filed Rims (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6966. NGC ID: 24ZG. 
6021 
1871 OC-7. Rarity-2. AU-50 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6966. NGC ID: 24ZG. 
6022 
1872 OC-4. Rarity-2. AU-53 (NGC). 
PCGS# 6968. NGC ID: 24Z]. 
6023 
1873 Liberty Seated. OC-4. Rarity-3. AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 6971. NGC ID: 24ZM. 
6024 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. MS-64+ (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7072. NGC ID: 253H. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6025 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-20. Hot 50 Variety. Doubled Date. MS-64 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 133821. NGC ID: 253H. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6026 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-4. Denticle Chip. MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133787. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6027 6039 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-10. Notched 7. MS-63 (PCGS). 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-19. Doubled Date. MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133793. NGC ID: 253H. PCGS# 133820. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6028 6040 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-16. Tripled Stars. MS-63 (PCGS). 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-10. MS-62 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133817. NGC ID: 253H. PCGS# 133793. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6029 6041 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-21. Broken R&B. MS-63 (PCGS). 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.4. Hot 50 Variety. Concave Reverse. 
PCGS# 133822. NGC ID: 253H. MS-62 (NGC). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. PCGS# 133799. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6030 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-1. Spear Point. MS-63 (NGC). — 
PCGS# 133784, NGC ID: 253H. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-17. MS-62 (NGC). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. PCGS# 133818. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6031 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.2. MS-63 (NGC). 6043 
PCGS# 133797. NGC ID: 253H. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-3. Spiked Eye. MS-62 (ANACS). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. PCGS# 133786. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6032 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-1. Spear Point. MS-63 (ANACS). ott 
PCGS# 133784, NGC ID: 253H. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-6. Pierced Eyelid. MS-61 (PCGS). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. PCGS# 133789. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6033 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-7. MS-63 (ANACS). nS 
PCGS# 133790. NGC ID: 253H. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-8. Hot 50 Variety. Stick Feather. MS-61 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. (NGC). 
PCGS# 133791. NGC ID: 253H. 
6034 From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-12. MS-63 (ANACS). 6046 
PCGS# 133794. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-18. MS-60 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 133819. NGC ID: 253H. 
6035 From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.1. MS-63 (ANACS). OH. 6047 


PCGS# 133796. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. Unc Details— Altered Surfaces (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7072. NGC ID: 253H. 


6036 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-2. Lines in LIB. MS-62 PL (PCGS). one 
PCGS# 40119. NGC ID: 253H. 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14. AU-55 (ANACS). OH. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. PCGS# 133795. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6037 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-23. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Profile. aa 
MS-62 PL (NGC). 1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-15. Top 100 Variety. Doubled LIBERTY. 
PCGS# 40203. NGC ID: 253H. AU-55 (ANACS). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex Gene L. Henry Legacy Collection. PCGS# 133816. NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6038 
1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-5. Top 100 Variety. Doubled RIB. MS-62 
(PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 133788, NGC ID: 253H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex California Collection. 


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6050 


1878 8 Tailfeathers. VAM-14.5. Hot 50 Variety. Open Nostril. AU- 
50 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 133800. NGC ID: 253H. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6051 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Strong. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7078. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6052 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Strong. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7078. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 


6053 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Strong. MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7078. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6054 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-40. Strong, 7/5 Tailfeathers. MS-63 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 134037. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6055 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-41. Top 100 Variety. Strong, 7/7 
Tailfeathers. MS-63 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133828. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6056 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-38. Strong, 7/5 Tailfeathers. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 134035. NGC ID: 2T XZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6057 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-37. Strong, 7/4 Tailfeathers. MS-62 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 134034, NGC ID: 2T XZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6058 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-37. Strong, 7/4 Tailfeathers. MS-62 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 134034. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6059 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-41B. Top 100 Variety. Strong, 7/7 
Tailfeathers & Clash. MS-62 (NGC). 

PCGS# 798248. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6060 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-42. Strong, 7/7 Tailfeathers. MS-61 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 134039. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6061 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-41A. Weak, 7/4 Tailfeathers. MS-64 
(ANACS). OH. 


PCGS¢# 134038. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6062 
1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-41C. Weak, 7/4 Tailfeathers & Clash. 
MS-64 (ICG). 

PCGS# 772896. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6063 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-32. Top 100 Variety. Weak, 7/3 
Tailfeathers. MS-63+ PL (NGC). 

PCGS# 40205. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6064 

1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Weak. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7070. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

6065 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-33. Weak, 7/4 Tailfeathers, Doubled 
Legs. MS-63 (ANACS). OH. 

PCGS# 134032. NGC ID: 2TXZ. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6066 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-31. Weak, 7/0 Tailfeathers, Lines 
Through Leg. MS-63 (ICG). 

PCGS# 134031. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6067 

1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. Weak. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7070. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

6068 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-34. Hot 50 Variety. Weak, 7/4 
Tailfeathers. MS-62 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133971. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6069 


1878 7/8 Tailfeathers. VAM-34. Hot 50 Variety. Weak, 7/4 
Tailfeathers. MS-61 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133971. NGC ID: 2TY3. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6070 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 97075. NGC ID: 253K. 
6071 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 


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6072 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6073 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6074 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM 100-1. Top 100 Variety. 
Type I Obverse. MS-64 (ICG). 

PCGS# 133832. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6075 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-43. Hot 50 Variety. 
Doubled Legs. MS-63 PL (PCGS). Retro Doily Holder. 

PCGS# 40233. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6076 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-84. Line Under 8. MS- 
63 PL (PCGS). 

PCGS# 40249. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6077 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-31. Lines Thru Leg. MS- 
63 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 134031. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6078 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-70. Top 100 Variety. 
Doubled RIB. MS-63 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133831. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6079 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-81. Polished Ear. MS-63 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 134041. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6080 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 
6081 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-195A. MS-63 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 40364. NGC ID: 253K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6082 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-141. Top 100 Variety. 
Tripled Star. MS-63 (ICG). 

PCGS# 133835. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6083 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 


6084 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-45. Top 100 Variety. 
Doubled Talons. MS-62 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133830. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6085 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-116C. Hit List 40. 
Doubled P & Die Lines. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. 

PCGS# 40267. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6086 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-82. Doubled Stars, 
Disconnected Leaf. MS-62 (NGC). 

PCGS# 134042. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6087 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. VAM-162. Hot 50 Variety. 
Broken NUM. MS-61 (NGC). 

PCGS# 133975. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6088 


Lot of (2) Certified 1878 Morgan Silver Dollars. 7 Tailfeathers. 
Reverse of 1878. Included are: VAM-199.1, Top 100 Variety, AU-55 
(ANACS), OH; and AU-50 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The second example with consignor VAM at- 
tribution notation included. 


6089 


Lot of (2) 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 7 Tailfeathers. 
Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. (ANACS). Included are: VAM- 
115, Tripled Blossoms, AU-55; and VAM-117, Tripled Star, AU-50. 
PCGS# 7073. NGC ID: 253K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6090 


Lot of (2) 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 7 Tailfeathers. 
Reverse of 1878. (ANACS). Included are: VAM-80, MS-60 PL; and 
VAM-100-2, Top 100 Variety, MS-61. 

PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6091 


Lot of (2) Certified 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 7 
Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1878. Included are: VAM-110, MS-62 (ICG); 
and VAM-114-2, AU-58 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 7074. NGC ID: 253K. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6092 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. VAM-203. Top 100 Variety. 
Short Leaf. MS-65 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133838. NGC ID: 253L. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6093 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7076. NGC ID: 253L. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6094 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-63+ (ICG). 


PCGS# 7076. NGC ID: 253L. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6095 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. VAM-210. MS-62 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7076. NGC ID: 253L. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6096 
1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. MS-61 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7076. NGC ID: 253L. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6097 


1878 7 Tailfeathers. Reverse of 1879. VAM-220. Top 100 Variety. 
Tripled R. AU-50 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133839. NGC ID: 253L. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex California Collection. 


6098 


Lot of (2) 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 7 Tailfeathers. 
Reverse of 1879. (ANACS). Included are: VAM-222A, AU-50; and 
VAM-223, Top 100 Variety, Washed Out L, EF-45. 

PCGS# 7076. NGC ID: 253L. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6099 


Lot of (2) Certified 1878 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 7 
Tailfeathers. Included are: Reverse of 1878: VAM-145, MS-62 (ICG); 
VAM-171, Top 100 Variety, Tripled R, MS-62 (ANACS); and Reverse 
of 1879: VAM-220, Top 100 Variety, Tripled Die Obverse, Tripled R, 
AU-55 (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6100 


1878-CC Morgan. MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 

6101 

1878-CC Morgan. MS-64+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6102 

1878-CC Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 

6103 

1878-CC Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 

6104 

1878-CC Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 


6105 
1878-CC Morgan. VAM-2B. MS-63 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 40411. NGC ID: 253M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6106 
1878-CC Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6107 

1878-CC Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7080. NGC ID: 253M. 

6108 


1878-CC Morgan. VAM-11. Top 100 Variety. Lines in Eagle’s Wing. 
MS-62 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 133843. NGC ID: 253M. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6109 
1878-CC Morgan. VAM-20. MS-62 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 40462. NGC ID: 253M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6110 


1878-CC Morgan. VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Leaves. AU-58 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133841. NGC ID: 253M. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6111 
1878-CC Morgan. VAM-18. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Leaves. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133842. NGC ID: 253M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6112 


1878-CC Morgan. VAM-24. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Leaves. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133844. NGC ID: 253M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6113 
1878-S Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 
6114 
1878-S Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 
6115 
1878-S Morgan. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 
6116 
1878-S Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 


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6117 

1878-S Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6118 

1878-S Morgan. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6119 

Lot of (2) Certified 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63. Included 

are: (NGC); and VAM-6, Hot 50 Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, 

(ANACS). 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6120 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6121 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6122 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6123 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6124 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6125 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6126 

1878-S Morgan. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

6127 


1878-S Morgan. VAM-17A. Hit List 40. Denticle Clash. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 412589. NGC ID: 253R. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6128 
1878-S Morgan. VAM-57. Top 100 Variety. Long Arrow Shaft. AU- 
50 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133848. NGC ID: 253R. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6129 
1878-S Morgan. VAM-26. Top 100 Variety. Long Arrow Shaft. AU- 
50 (ICG). 

PCGS# 133845. NGC ID: 253R. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6130 


Lot of (2) 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Hit List 40. 
(NGC). Included are: VAM-17C, Denticle Clash, MS-63; and VAM- 
19A, Torn Bonnet, MS-61+. 

PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6131 


Lot of (4) 1878-S Morgan. (ANACS). Included are: VAM-5, MS-62 
Obverse Prooflike; VAM-76, Hit List 40, MS-62; VAM-75, MS-61; and 
AU-53. 

PCGS# 7082. NGC ID: 253R. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The final example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notation included. 


6132 


Lot of (5) 1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 

Included are: VAM-29, MS-63; VAM-30, MS-63; VAM-37, MS-63 

Obverse Prooflike; VAM-47, Die I, MS-63 PL; and VAM-80, MS-63. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6133 


Lot of (3) 1878-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (PCGS). 
Included are: 8 Tailfeathers, VAM-14.3, Doubled Bow, AU-50; 7/8 
Tailfeathers, VAM-39, Hit List 40, Strong, 7/5 Tailfeathers, EF-45; and 
7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1878, VAM-30, Extra Talons, MS-61. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6134 


Lot of (3) 1878-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
(ANACS). Included are: 1878 7 Tailfeathers, Reverse of 1879: VAM- 
220, Top 100 Variety, Tripled R, AU-55; 1878-S: VAM-22, Hot 50 
Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, AU-55; and VAM-36, MS-63. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6135 

1879 MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS¢# 7084. NGC ID: 2538. 

6136 

1879 MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7084. NGC ID: 2538. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6137 
1879 MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7084. NGC ID: 2538. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier from Golden Valley Numismatics’ Sale 


Number 329, lot 2099. Lot tag included. 
6138 
1879-O MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7090. NGC ID: 253V. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6139 
1879-O MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7090. NGC ID: 253V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6140 

1879-O VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. O/Horizontal O. MS-62 (ICG). 
PCGS# 133854. NGC ID: 253V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6141 

1879-O MS-61 PL (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7091. NGC ID: 253V. 

6142 

1879-O VAM-28. Top 100 Variety. O/Horizontal O. AU-53 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133855. NGC ID: 253V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6143 

1879-S MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6144 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6145 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6146 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6147 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6148 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6149 

1879-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6150 

1879-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

6151 

1879-S MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7092, NGC ID: 253X. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6152 
1879-S MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6153 
1879-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 


6154 
1879-S MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 


6155 
1879-S MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 


6156 
1879-S Reverse of 1878. Top 100 Variety. MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7094. NGC ID: 253W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6157 
1879-S VAM-52. Top 100 Variety. Reverse of 1878. AU-58 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 133868. NGC ID: 253W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6158 
1879-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Reverse of 1878. AU-55 (ICG). 


PCGS# 133858. NGC ID: 253W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6159 
1879-S VAM-34A. Top 100 Variety. Reverse of 1878. AU-50 (PCGS). 


PCGS¢# 394013. NGC ID: 253W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6160 


Lot of (2) 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-18, MS-63; and VAM-39, Top 100 Variety, Reverse 
of 1878, AU-55. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6161 


Lot of (3) 1879-S Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-28, MS-62; VAM-36, MS-63; and VAM-37, MS- 
64. 

PCGS# 7092. NGC ID: 253X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6162 
1880 MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7096. NGC ID: 253Y. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6163 
1880 VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Stem Overdate. MS-60 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 146090. NGC ID: 253Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6164 
1880 VAM-1A. Top 100 Variety. Knobbed 8. AU-53 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133870. NGC ID: 253Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6165 
1880 VAM-7. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Crossbar Overdate. AU-53 
(PCGS). 

PCGS¢# 133872. NGC ID: 253. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6166 


1880 VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Ears Overdate. VF-35 (PCGS). 
CAC. 

PCGS# 133873. NGC ID: 253Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex California Collection. 


6167 


Lot of (2) 1880 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-5, MS-63; and VAM-11A, Hot 50 Variety, MS-62. 
PCGS# 7096. NGC ID: 253Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6168 

1880-CC MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7100. NGC ID: 2542. 

6169 


1880-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. VAM-8. MS-64 (ANACS). The 
original box and card are included, the lid of the box detached from 
the base. 


PCGS# 518851. NGC ID: 2542. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6170 
1880-CC VAM-5. Top 100 Variety. 8/High 7. MS-63 PL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7103. NGC ID: 2542. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6171 


1880-CC VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. 8/Low 7. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7104. NGC ID: 2542. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Consignor VAM attribution notation included. 


6172 

1880-CC MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7100. NGC ID: 2542. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6173 

1880-CC VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. 8/Low 7. MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7104. NGC ID: 2542. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6174 

1880-CC Unc Details—Scratch (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7100. NGC ID: 2542. 

6175 

1880-O MS-64+ (ICG). 


PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6176 

1880-O MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 

6177 

1880-O MS-63 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6178 
1880-O MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6179 


1880-O VAM-5. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Crossbar Overdate. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133881. NGC ID: 2543. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6180 
1880-O VAM-1. MS-62 (ANACS). OH. 


PCGS# 41151. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6181 


1880-O VAM-6A. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Ear Overdate & Gouge. MS- 
62 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 133883. NGC ID: 2543. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6182 
1880-O VAM-16. Hot 50 Variety. 8/7, Checkmark. MS-61 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133985. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6183 

1880-O MS-60 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 

6184 

1880-O MS-60 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7114. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6185 
1880-O VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Ear Overdate. AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133882. NGC ID: 2543. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex California Collection. 


6186 


1880-O VAM-6C. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Ear Overdate. AU-55 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 517664. NGC ID: 2543. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6187 


1880-O VAM-43. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Doubled 
Ear. AU-53 (NGC). 

PCGS# 133885. NGC ID: 2543. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6188 


1880/79-S VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Medium S. MS-67+ (NGC). 
CAC. 


PCGS# 133886. NGC ID: 2544. 


6189 
1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 


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6190 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133887. NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6191 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-66 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 133887. NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6192 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6193 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6194 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6195 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6196 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6197 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6198 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6199 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6200 

1880/79-S VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. Medium S. MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133886. NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6201 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6202 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7120. NGC ID: 2544. 

6203 

1880/79-S VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Large S. MS-63 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 133887. NGC ID: 2544. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6204 

Lot of (2) 1880/9-S VAM-11. Hot 50 Variety. Medium S. MS-63 

(NGC). 
PCGS# 133988. NGC ID: 2544, 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6205 

1880-S MS-66+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6206 

1880-S MS-66+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544, 

6207 

1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544, 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6208 

1880-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6209 

1880-S MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6210 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544, 

6211 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6212 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6213 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6214 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6215 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544, 

6216 

1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544, 

6217 

Lot of (3) 1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 


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6218 

Lot of (4) 1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6219 

Lot of (5) 1880-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6220 

1880-S MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6221 


1880-S VAM-10. Top 100 Variety. 8/7, Crossbar Overdate. MS-65 

(ICG). 
PCGS# 133888. NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6222 

1880-S MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6223 

Lot of (2) 1880-S MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6224 

1880-S VAM-46. MS-64 DMPL (ANACS). 
PCGS# 41428, NGC ID: 2544. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6225 

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6226 

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6227 

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6228 

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6229 

1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6230 

Lot of (5) 1880-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6231 

1880-S MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 


6232 

1880-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6233 

1880-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6234 

Lot of (5) 1880-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7118. NGC ID: 2544. 

6235 


Lot of (2) 1880-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (NGC). 
Included are: 1880/79 VAM-23, Top 100 Variety, 9 Atop 0, AU-53; 
1880/9-S VAM-11, Hot 50 Variety, Medium S, MS-63. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6236 


Lot of (2) 1880-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ICG). 
Included are: 1880/79-O, VAM-4, Top 100 Variety, MS-62; and 1880- 
S VAM-12, Hit List 40, Checkmark, MS-64. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6237 
1881 MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7124. NGC ID: 2546. 
6238 
1881 MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7124. NGC ID: 2546. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6239 
1881-CC MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 
6240 
1881-CC MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 
6241 
1881-CC MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6242 
1881-CC MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 
6243 
1881-CC MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 
6244 
1881-CC MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7126. NGC ID: 2547. 


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6245 
1881-O MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7128. NGC ID: 2548. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6246 
1881-O VAM-5. Hit List 40. Gouged O, So-Called O/S. MS-63 
(NGC). 
PCGS# 134050. NGC ID: 2548. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6247 
1881-S MS-67 PL (NGC). 
PCGS# 7131. NGC ID: 2549. 
6248 
1881-S MS-66 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7130. NGC ID: 2549. 
6249 
1881-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7130. NGC ID: 2549. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6250 
1881-S MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7130. NGC ID: 2549. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6251 
1881-S MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7130. NGC ID: 2549. 
6252 
1882 MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7132. NGC ID: 254A. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6253 
1882 MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7132. NGC ID: 254A. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6254 
1882-CC MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 
6255 
1882-CC MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 
6256 
1882-CC MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 
6257 
1882-CC MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6258 
1882-CC MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 2548. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6259 
1882-CC MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 


6260 


1882-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). CAC. The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518866. NGC ID: 254B. 


6261 


1882-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-62 (NGC). The original 
box and card are not included. 

PCGS# 518866. NGC ID: 254B. 

From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased in the GSA Mail Bid Sale 


of October 1972. 
6262 
1882-CC MS-61 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7134. NGC ID: 254B. 


6263 
1882-O MS-65+ (ICG). 


PCGS# 7136. NGC ID: 254C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6264 


Lot of (2) 1882-O MS-65 (ICG). Included are: 1882-O; and 1882- 
O/O, VAM-7, Top 100 Variety, Repunched Mintmark. 

PCGS# 7136. NGC ID: 254C. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6265 
1882-O MS-64 DMPL (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 97137. NGC ID: 254€. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6266 
1882-O0/O VAM-7. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133895. NGC ID: 254D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6267 
1882-O/S VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Strong, O/S Recessed. MS-64 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 7138. NGC ID: 254D. 

From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6268 
1882-O/S VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Strong, O/S Recessed. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 7138. NGC ID: 254D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6269 
1882-O/S VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Strong, O/S Recessed. MS-62 
(ICG). 

PCGS# 133891. NGC ID: 254D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6270 


1882-O0/S VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Early Die State. Strong, O/S 
Flush. MS-61 (NGC). 

PCGS# 133890. NGC ID: 254D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6271 


1882-O/S VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Strong, O/S Flush. MS-60 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 133889. NGC ID: 254D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6272 


Lot of (3) 1882-O Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: 1882-O/S VAM-3A, Top 100 Variety, VF-35; VAM-22A, 
MS-63; and VAM-38B, Wow! List, MS-62. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6273 

1882-S MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS¢# 7140. NGC ID: 254E. 

6274 

1882-S MS-66 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS¢# 7140. NGC ID: 254E. 

6275 

1882-S MS-66 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7140. NGC ID: 254E. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6276 
1882-S MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7140. NGC ID: 254F, 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6277 
1883 MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7142. NGC ID: 254G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6278 
1883 VAM-1. MS-65 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 42106. NGC ID: 254G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6279 
1883 MS-64 DPL (NGC). OH. 


PCGS# 97143. NGC ID: 254G. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6280 

1883 VAM-10. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Sextupled 

Stars. AU-53 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133896. NGC ID: 254G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6281 

1883-CC MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 

6282 

1883-CC MS-65+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144, NGC ID: 254H. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6283 

1883-CC MS-65+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 

6284 

1883-CC MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 

6285 


1883-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-65 (NGC). The original 
box and card are not included. 
PCGS# 518869. NGC ID: 254H. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased in the GSA Mail Bid Sale 
of October 1972. 


6286 
1883-CC MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6287 
1883-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518869. NGC ID: 254H. 
6288 
1883-CC MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 
6289 


1883-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-64 (NGC). CAC. The 
original box is included, but not the original card. 
PCGS# 518869. NGC ID: 254H. 


6290 

1883-CC MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144, NGC ID: 254H. 

6291 


1883-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 (NGC). CAC. The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518869. NGC ID: 254H. 


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6292 
1883-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 (NGC). The original 
box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518869. NGC ID: 254H. 
6293 
1883-CC MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 
6294 
1883-CC MS-62 DMPL (ICG). 
PCGS# 97145. NGC ID: 254H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6295 
1883-CC MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7144. NGC ID: 254H. 
6296 
1883-O MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254]. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6297 
1883-O MS-65 DPL (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 97147. NGC ID: 254). 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6298 
1883-O MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254]. 
6299 
1883-O MS-65+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254]. 
6300 


1883-0/O VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-65 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133897. NGC ID: 254]. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6301 
1883-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254]. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6302 

Lot of (6) 1883-O MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254J. 

6303 

Lot of (3) 1883-O MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7146. NGC ID: 254J. 

6304 


1883-O VAM-22A. Hot 50 Variety. Partial E on Reverse. MS-62 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 148715. NGC ID: 254]. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6305 
1883-S MS-64 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7148. NGC ID: 254K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6306 
1884 MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7150. NGC ID: 254L. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6307 


Lot of (3) Certified 1884 Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64. Included 
are: VAM-2A, Hot 50 Variety, Partial E on Reverse (PCGS); MS-64 
(NGC); and VAM-4, Top 100 Variety, Small Dot (NGC). 

PCGS# 7150. NGC ID: 254L. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. The second example is ex Fitzgerald Collection. 


6308 

1884-CC MS-66+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 

6309 

1884-CC MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6310 

1884-CC MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 

6311 

1884-CC MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7152. NGC ID: 254M. 

6312 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. MS-63 (NGC). CAC. The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


6313 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Mint State (Uncertified). The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


6314 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Mint State (Uncertified). The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


6315 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Mint State (Uncertified). The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


6316 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Mint State (Uncertified). The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


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6317 


1884-CC GSA Morgan Silver Dollar. Mint State (Uncertified). The 
original box and card are included. 
PCGS# 518872. NGC ID: 254M. 


6318 
1884-O MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7154. NGC ID: 254N. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6319 


1884-O/O VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-66 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 133900. NGC ID: 254N. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6320 
1884-O MS-66 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7154. NGC ID: 254N. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6321 

1884-O MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7154. NGC ID: 254N. 

6322 


1884-O/O VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-63 
DPL (NGC). 

PCGS# 42453. NGC ID: 254N. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6323 

1884-O MS-63 PL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7155. NGC ID: 254N. 

6324 

1884-O MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7154. NGC ID: 254N. 

6325 


Lot of (5) 1884-O Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-5, MS-63; VAM-15, MS-62; VAM-36, Hot 50 
Variety, MS-62; VAM-37A2, Misplaced Date, AU-55; and VAM-52, 
Struck Thru Grease, MS-63. 

PCGS# 7154. NGC ID: 254N. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6326 
1884-S MS-61 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6327 
1884 S AU-55 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 
6328 
1884-S AU-55 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 


6329 

1884-S AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6330 

1884-S AU Details—Questionable Color (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 

6331 

1884-S EF-45 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7156. NGC ID: 254P. 

6332 

1885 MS-66+ (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6333 

1885 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 

6334 

1885 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6335 
1885 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6336 
1885 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Collector sticker with consignor VAM attribution 


notation included. 
6337 
1885 VAM-1C. Hot 50 Variety. Pitted Reverse. MS-64+ (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133998. NGC ID: 254R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6338 


Lot of (3) Certified 1885 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
Included are: VAM-1A, Hot 50 Variety, Pitted Reverse, MS-64 (NGC); 
VAM-22, Dash, MS-62 (PCGS); and VAM-22, Dash, AU-58. 

PCGS# 7158. NGC ID: 254R. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6339 

1885-CC MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548. 

6340 

1885-CC MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548S. 


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6341 

1885-CC MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6342 

1885-CC MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7160. NGC ID: 2548. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6343 

1885-O MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7162. NGC ID: 254T. 

6344 

1885-S MS-65 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7164. NGC ID: 254U. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6345 
1885-S MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7164, NGC ID: 254U. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6346 

1885-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7164. NGC ID: 254U. 

6347 


1885-S/S VAM-6. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-62+ 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133901. NGC ID: 254U. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6348 
1886 MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6349 

1886 MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 

6350 

1886 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6351 
1886 VAM-IC. Hot 50 Variety. 3+2 Clashed Reverse. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 134001. NGC ID: 254V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6352 
1886 VAM-I1C. Hot 50 Variety. 3+2 Clashed Reverse. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 134001. NGC ID: 254V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6353 


Lot of (2) 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-64 (NGC). 
Included are: VAM-17, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die Reverse, 
Doubled Arrows; and VAM-21, Top 100 Variety, Misplaced Date, 
Gouge in M. 

PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6354 


Lot of (3) 1886 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Top 100 
Variety. MS-63 (NGC). Included are: VAM-1A1, Line in 6 & Clash; 
VAM-17, Doubled Die Reverse, Doubled Arrows; and VAM-21, 
Misplaced Date, Gouge in M. 

PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The final example is ex Gene L. Henry Legacy 
Collection. 


6355 


Lot of (3) 1886 MS-63 (ANACS). One example attributed VAM-4A 
by ANACS, another VAM-7 by ANACS. 


PCGS# 7166. NGC ID: 254V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example with consignor VAM attribu- 


tion notation included. 
6356 
1886-O MS-62 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7168. NGC ID: 254W. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6357 
1886-O MS-60 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7168. NGC ID: 254W. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6358 
1886-S MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7170. NGC ID: 254X, 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6359 

1886-S MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7170. NGC ID: 254X. 

6360 

1886-S MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7170. NGC ID: 254X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6361 
1886-S MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7170. NGC ID: 254X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6362 
1886-S/S VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-60 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 133906. NGC ID: 254X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6363 


Lot of (3) Certified 1886-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM 
Varieties. Top 100 Variety. Included are: 1886: VAM-17, Doubled 
Die Reverse, Doubled Arrows, MS-64 (NGC); VAM-21, Misplaced 
Date, Line in M, MS-64 (PCGS); and 1886-O: VAM-1A, Clashed E 
on Reverse, AU-55 (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6364 
1887/6 VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7174. NGC ID: 2542. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6365 
1887/6 VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133908. NGC ID: 254Z. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6366 
1887 MS-67 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 


6367 
1887 MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6368 
1887 VAM-12A. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Alligator 
Eye. MS-66 (ICG). 

PCGS# 133910. NGC ID: 254Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6369 
1887 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6370 
1887 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6371 
1887 VAM-1A. Top 100 Variety. Donkey Tail. AU-53 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133907. NGC ID: 254Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6372 


1887 VAM-1B. Hot 50 Variety. Partial E on Reverse. AU-53 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 134003. NGC ID: 254Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6373 


Lot of (3) 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-13A, MS-64; VAM-24, MS-63; and VAM-26, Die 
II, MS-64. 

PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6374 


Lot of (3) 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-1D, MS-63; VAM-1E MS-63; and VAM-13, MS- 
61. 

PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6375 


Lot of (2) Certified 1887 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Top 
100 Variety. Included are: VAM-5, Doubled Date, MS-63 (ANACS); 
and VAM-12A, Doubled Die Obverse, Alligator Eye, MS-64 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7172. NGC ID: 254Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6376 
1887/6-O VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133912. NGC ID: 2553. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6377 
1887-O MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7176. NGC ID: 2552. 


6378 
1887-O MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7176. NGC ID: 2552. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6379 
1887-O MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7176. NGC ID: 2552. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6380 


Lot of (2) Certified 1887-O Morgan Silver Dollars. VAM-22A. Top 
100 Variety. Pitted Reverse. Included are: AU-55 (PCGS); and EF-45 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 133914. NGC ID: 2552. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6381 
1887-S MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7180. NGC ID: 2554. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6382 

1887-S MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7180. NGC ID: 2554. 

6383 

1887-S MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7180. NGC ID: 2554. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6384 
1887-S/S VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Mintmark. MS-63 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 42937. NGC ID: 2554. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6385 
1887-S MS-60 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7180. NGC ID: 2554. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6386 


Lot of (3) Certified 1887-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM 
Varieties. Included are: 1887: VAM-10, MS-64 (ANACS), OH; 1887- 
O: VAM-2, Top 100 Variety, Repunched Date, Doubled 1, Tripled 7, 
MS-62 (PCGS); and VAM-5, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Stars, MS-63 (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6387 
1888 VAM-7. Hot 50 Variety. Doubled Reverse. MS-64+ (NGC). 


PCGS# 134007. NGC ID: 2555. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6388 


1888 VAM-11A. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Doubled 
Ear. MS-63 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 133916. NGC ID: 2555. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6389 


Lot of (2) Certified 1888 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
Doubled Die Reverse. Hot 50 Variety. MS-63. Included are: VAM-7 
(ANACS); and VAM-7B, Die Gouges, (NGC). 

PCGS# 7182. NGC ID: 2555. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6390 


Lot of (4) Mint State 1888 Morgan Silver Dollars. (NGC). Included 
are: MS-63; VAM-4A, Hot 50 Variety, Doubled Die Reverse, Clash, 
MS-63; MS-62; and VAM-18, Hot 50 Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, 
Eyelid, MS-62. 

PCGS# 7182. NGC ID: 2555. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. A couple of examples with consignor VAM at- 
tribution notes included. 


6391 


Lot of (2) Certified 1888 Morgan Silver Dollars. Included are: MS- 
65+ (ICG); and VAM-11A, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Ear & Clash, MS-64 (NGC). 

PCGS# 7182. NGC ID: 2555. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6392 
1888-O MS-66 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6393 
1888-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6394 


1888-O VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Reverse, Doubled 
Arrows. MS-64 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133920. NGC ID: 2556. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6395 


Lot of (2) 1888-O MS-64 (NGC). One example is VAM-1A, Top 100 
Variety, Clashed E on Reverse. 

PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6396 


1888-O VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Hot Lips. 
AU-53 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 7308. NGC ID: 2556. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex David S. Emery Collection. 


6397 


Lot of (2) 1888-O Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Top 100 
Variety. (NGC). Included are: VAM-2, Oval O, AU-58; and VAM-9, 
Doubled Die Reverse, Doubled Arrows, Rotated Dies, MS-62. 

PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6398 


Lot of (3) Certified 1888-O Morgan Silver Dollars. Included are: 
MS-63 (PCGS); VAM-9, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die Reverse, 
Doubled Arrows, MS-63 (NGC); and VAM-17, Top 100 Variety, Oval 
O, AU-58 (ICG). 

PCGS# 7184. NGC ID: 2556. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notation included. 


6399 
1888-S MS-63 PL (NGC). 


PCGS# 7187. NGC ID: 2557. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6400 
1888-S MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7186. NGC ID: 2557. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6401 
1889 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS+# 7188. NGC ID: 2558. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6402 
1889 MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7188. NGC ID: 2558. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6403 


Lot of (3) 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-6, MS-62, OH; VAM-15, AU-58; VAM-63, MS- 
63. 

PCGS# 7188. NGC ID: 2558. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6404 


Lot of (4) 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Doubled Ear. 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-16, Hot 50 Variety, MS-64; VAM-18, 
Hot 50 Variety, MS-60; VAM-27, MS-63; and VAM-40A2, AU-58. 
PCGS# 7188. NGC ID: 2558. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6405 


Lot of (2) Certified 1889 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
Included are: VAM-5A, Barwing, MS-63 (ICG); and VAM-18A, MS- 
64 (NGC). 

PCGS# 7188. NGC ID: 2558. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The second example is ex New York Bank Hoard, 
From US. Treasury Bag. 


6406 

1889-CC VE Details—Scrape (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7190. NGC ID: 2559. 

6407 

1889-O MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7192. NGC ID: 255A. 

6408 

1889-O MS-63 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7192. NGC ID: 255A. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6409 

1889-O MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7192. NGC ID: 255A. 

6410 

1889-O MS-62 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7192. NGC ID: 255A. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6411 
1889-O VAM-2A. Top 100 Variety. Oval O. MS-61 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133931. NGC ID: 255A. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6412 


1889-O VAM-1A. Top 100 Variety. Clashed E on Reverse. AU-53 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133930. NGC ID: 255A. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6413 

1889-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7194. NGC ID: 255. 

6414 

1889-S MS-64 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7194. NGC ID: 255B. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6415 

1889-S AU-53 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7194. NGC ID: 2558. 

6416 


Lot of (2) 1889-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
(ANACS). Included are: 1889-O VAM-13B, AU-53; 1889-S/S VAM- 
7, AU-55. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6417 
Lot of (2) 1890 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-11, AU-55; and VAM-15A, MS-63. 
PCGS# 7196. NGC ID: 255C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6418 
1890-CC MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 
6419 
1890-CC MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 
6420 
1890-CC MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6421 
1890-CC VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Tailbar. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133934. NGC ID: 255D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6422 
1890-CC AU Details—Questionable Color (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7198. NGC ID: 255D. 
6423 
1890-O MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7200. NGC ID: 255E. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6424 
1890-O MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7200. NGC ID: 255E. 
6425 
1890-O MS-63 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7200. NGC ID: 255E. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6426 
1890-S MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7202. NGC ID: 255E. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6427 


Lot of (2) 1890-Dated Morgan Silver Dollars. (PCGS). Included are: 
1890 MS-64; and 1890-S MS-62. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6428 
1891 MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7204. NGC ID: 255G. 

6429 
1891 MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7204, NGC ID: 255G. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6430 
1891 MS-63 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 7204. NGC ID: 255G. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6431 


1891 VAM-2A. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Doubled 
Ear, Moustache. AU-55 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 133936. NGC ID: 255G. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6432 


1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-62 (PCGS). 
OGH. 
PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 
6433 
1891-CC MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 
6434 
1891-CC MS-62 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6435 
1891-CC VAM-3. Top 100 Variety. Spitting Eagle. MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133937. NGC ID: 255H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6436 
1891-CC Unc Details—Cleaning (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7206. NGC ID: 255H. 
6437 
1891-O MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7208. NGC ID: 255}. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6438 
1891-O MS-64 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 7208. NGC ID: 255). 
6439 
1891-O MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7208. NGC ID: 255}. 
6440 
1891-O MS-63 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7208. NGC ID: 255]. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6441 
1891-S MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7210. NGC ID: 255K, 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6442 
1891-S MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7210. NGC ID: 255K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6443 
1891-S MS-61 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7210. NGC ID: 255K. 
6444 
Lot of (2) 1891-Dated Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Top 
100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse. (ANACS). Included are: 1891 
VAM-2, Doubled Ear, MS-62; and 1891-S VAM-3, Doubled Stars, 
MS-61. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6445 
1892 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7212. NGC ID: 255L. 
6446 
1892 MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7212. NGC ID: 255L. 
6447 
1892 AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7212. NGC ID: 255L. 
6448 
1892-O MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7216. NGC ID: 255N. 
6449 
1892-O MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7216. NGC ID: 255N. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6450 
1892-O MS-64 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 7216. NGC ID: 255N. 
6451 
1892-O MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7216. NGC ID: 255N. 
6452 
1892-O AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7216. NGC ID: 255N. 
6453 
1892-S AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7218. NGC ID: 255P. 
6454 


1892/1892-S VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Date. EF-45 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133941. NGC ID: 255P. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6455 
1892-S EF-45 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7218. NGC ID: 255P. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6456 


Lot of (2) 1892-Dated Morgan Silver Dollars. (ICG). Included are: 
1892 MS-62; and 1892-O VAM-5, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die 
Obverse, Doubled Ear, AU-58. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6457 
1893 AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7220. NGC ID: 255R. 
6458 
1893 VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Doubled 
Stars. AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133942. NGC ID: 255R. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6459 
1893 VF Details—Rim Repaired (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7220. NGC ID: 255R. 
6460 
1893-CC EF Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 7222. NGC ID: 2558. 
6461 
1893-CC VG Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 7222. NGC ID: 2558. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 
6462 
1893-S EF Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 7226. NGC ID: 255U. 
6463 
1893-S VF Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 7226. NGC ID: 255U. 
6464 
1894 EF-45 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7228. NGC ID: 255V. 
6465 
1894 EF-40 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. 
PCGS# 7228. NGC ID: 255V. 
6466 
1894 EF-40 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7228. NGC ID: 255V. 
6467 
1894-O AU-50 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7230. NGC ID: 255W. 
6468 
1894-S AU-53 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7232. NGC ID: 255X. 
6469 
1894-S AU-50 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7232. NGC ID: 255X. 


6470 


1895-O AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7236. NGC ID: 255Y. 


6471 
1895-O EF-40 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 
PCGS# 7236. NGC ID: 255Y. 
6472 
1895-O EF-40 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7236. NGC ID: 255Y. 
6473 
1895-O EF-40 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7236. NGC ID: 255Y. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6474 
1895-S EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7238. NGC ID: 255Z. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6475 
1896 MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7240. NGC ID: 2562. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6476 
1896 MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7240. NGC ID: 2562. 
6477 
1896 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7240. NGC ID: 2562. 
6478 
1896 MS-64 PL (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7241. NGC ID: 2562. 
6479 
1896 MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7240. NGC ID: 2562. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6480 
1896-O AU-58 (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 7242. NGC ID: 2563. 


6481 


1896-O AU-50 (PCGS). Gold CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7242. NGC ID: 2563. 


6482 
1897 MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7246. NGC ID: 2565. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6483 


Lot of (2) 1897 MS-64 (PCGS). One example is VAM-6A, Top 100 
Variety, Pitted Reverse. 

PCGS# 7246. NGC ID: 2565. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6484 


1897-O MS-62 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7248, NGC ID: 2566. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6485 
1897-O MS-60 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7248, NGC ID: 2566. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6486 
1897-S MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7250. NGC ID: 2567. 
6487 
1897-S MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7250. NGC ID: 2567. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6488 
1897-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7250. NGC ID: 2567. 
6489 
1897-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7250. NGC ID: 2567. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6490 
Lot of (3) 1898 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7252. NGC ID: 2568. 
6491 
1898 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7252. NGC ID: 2568. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6492 
1898 MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7252. NGC ID: 2568. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6493 
1898 MS-64+ (NGC). CAC. 


PCGS# 7252. NGC ID: 2568. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6494 
1898-O MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7254, NGC ID: 2569. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6495 
1898-O MS-66 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7254. NGC ID: 2569. 


6496 
1898-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7254. NGC ID: 2569. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6497 
1898-S MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7256. NGC ID: 256A. 


6498 
1899 MS-64 PL (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7259. NGC ID: 256B. 


6499 
1899 MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS¢# 7258. NGC ID: 256B. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6500 
1899 MS-64 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7258. NGC ID: 256B. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6501 
1899-O MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7260. NGC ID: 256C. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6502 
1899-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7260. NGC ID: 256C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6503 
Lot of (2) Certified 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63. Included 
are: (PCGS); and VAM-25 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 7260. NGC ID: 256C. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notes included. 


6504 


Lot of (2) Certified 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollars. Included are: 
MS-64 (NGC); and Micro O, Top 100 Variety, AU-50 (ICG). 

PCGS# 7260. NGC ID: 256C. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6505 


Lot of (2) Certified 1899-O Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
Micro O. Top 100 Variety. Included are: VAM-5, Wing Lines, AU-50 
(PCGS); and VAM-31, AU-55 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 7260. NGC ID: 256C. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6506 
1899-S VAM-7. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Date. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133952. NGC ID: 256D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6507 
1899-S MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7262. NGC ID: 256D. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6508 
1899-S MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7262. NGC ID: 256D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6509 
1899-S/S Repunched Mintmark. AU-58 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7262. NGC ID: 256D. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6510 
1899/99-S VAM-7. Top 100 Variety. Repunched Date. AU-55 
(NGC). 

PCGS# 133952. NGC ID: 256D. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6511 


1900 VAM-11. Top 100 Variety. Doubled Die Reverse, Doubled 
Wing. MS-64 (ANACS). OH. 

PCGS# 133953. NGC ID: 256E. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6512 


Lot of (2) Certified Mint State 1900 Morgan Silver Dollars. Included 
are: MS-64 (PCGS), OGH; and VAM-24, Top 100 Variety, Doubled 
Die Reverse, Doubled Arrows, MS-62 (NGC). 

PCGS# 7264. NGC ID: 256E. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6513 
1900-O MS-65 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7266. NGC ID: 256E, 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6514 


1900-O VAM-29A. Top 100 Variety. Die Break Thru Date. AU-50 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133956. NGC ID: 256F. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6515 


1900-O VAM-29A. Top 100 Variety. Die Break Thru Date. AU-50 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 133956. NGC ID: 256F. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6516 


1900-O VAM-29A. Top 100 Variety. Die Break Thru Date. AU-50 
(ANACS). 

PCGS# 44457. NGC ID: 256F. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6517 


Lot of (2) Certified 1900-O Morgan Silver Dollars. Included are: 
1900-O MS-63 (NGC); and 1900-O/CC VAM-10, Top 100 Variety, 
EF-40 (ICG). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6518 
1900-O0/CC VAM-11. Top 100 Variety. MS-65 (ICG). 


PCGS# 133962. NGC ID: 256G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6519 

1900-O/CC Top 100 Variety. MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7268. NGC ID: 256G. 

6520 

1900-O/CC Top 100 Variety. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7268. NGC ID: 256G. 

6521 

1900-O/CC VAM-7. Top 100 Variety. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133958. NGC ID: 256G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6522 


1900-O/O/CC VAM-8. Top 100 Variety. EF-45 (NGC). 
PCGS# 133960. NGC ID: 256G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6523 


1900-O/CC VAM-9. Top 100 Variety. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133957. NGC ID: 256G. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6524 

1900-S MS-64 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7270. NGC ID: 256H. 

6525 

1900-S MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7270. NGC ID: 256H. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6526 

1900-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7270. NGC ID: 256H. 

6527 

1900-S MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7270. NGC ID: 256H. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6528 
1901 VAM-10. AU-53 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 44593, NGC ID: 256]. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6529 
1901-O MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7274, NGC ID: 256K. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6530 
1901-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7274. NGC ID: 256K. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6531 
1901-S MS-61 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7276. NGC ID: 256L. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6532 
1902 MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 


PCGS# 7278. NGC ID: 256M. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6533 
1902 MS-64 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7278. NGC ID: 256M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6534 


1902 VAM-4. Top 100 Variety. Wide Reeding. MS-61 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7278. NGC ID: 256M. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6535 
1902-O MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7280. NGC ID: 256N. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6536 


Lot of (4) 1902-O Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
Included are: VAM-34, AU-58; VAM-42, MS-63; VAM-70, MS-61; 


and VAM-71A, MS-62. 
PCGS# 7280. NGC ID: 256N. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6537 

1902-S MS-64 (NGC). CAC. OH. 
PCGS# 7282. NGC ID: 256P. 

6538 

1902-S MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7282. NGC ID: 256P. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6539 

1902-S MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7282. NGC ID: 256. 

6540 

1903 MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7284. NGC ID: 256R. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 

6541 

1903-O MS-66+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 7286. NGC ID: 2568. 

6542 

1903-O MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7286. NGC ID: 2568. 

6543 

1903-O MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7286. NGC ID: 2568. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6544 
1903-O MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7286. NGC ID: 256S. 


6545 
1903-S VAM-2. Top 100 Variety. Micro S. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 133967. NGC ID: 256T. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6546 
1903-S EF-45 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7288. NGC ID: 256T. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6547 
1904 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7290. NGC ID: 256U. 
6548 
1904 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7290. NGC ID: 256U. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6549 
1904 MS-62 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 7290. NGC ID: 256U. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6550 
1904-O MS-66+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 7292. NGC ID: 256V. 
6551 
1904-O MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7292. NGC ID: 256V. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 
6552 
1904-O MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7292. NGC ID: 256V. 
6553 
1904-O VAM-4B. Hit List 40. Fishhook. MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS+# 412629. NGC ID: 256V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6554 


Lot of (3) 1904-O MS-63 (NGC). One example OH, and another 
certified as a Mint Error with Rotated Dies. 

PCGS# 7292. NGC ID: 256V. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6555 

1921 Morgan. MS-66+ (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

6556 

1921 Morgan. MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

6557 

1921 Morgan. MS-65 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6558 
1921 Morgan. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X, 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


6559 


Lot of (2) Certified 1921 Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64. Included 
are: (NGC); and VAM-3A3 (ANACS). 
PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion tag included. 


6560 


Lot of (4) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Hot 50 
Variety. Pitted Reverse. MS-63 (NGC). Included are: VAM-3C3; (2) 
VAM-3F3, Clashed; and VAM-3F4. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6561 


Lot of (5) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Pitted Reverse. 
MS-63 (NGC). Included are: VAM-1E, Hot 50 Variety; VAM-3B1, 
Hot 50 Variety, Obverse Struck Thru; VAM-3B2, Hot 50 Variety, 
Clashed; VAM-41A, Top 100 Variety; and VAM-41B, Top 100 Variety. 
PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6562 


Lot of (4) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-63 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-3DC1; VAM-24; VAM-58; and VAM- 
86A. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6563 


Lot of (5) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-63 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-3; VAM-3AT; VAM-3R3; and (2) 
VAM-13, Top 100 Variety. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6564 


Lot of (2) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. Pitted Reverse. 
MS-62 (NGC). Included are: VAM-3N, Hot 50 Variety; VAM-15, Hot 
50 Variety; and VAM-41B, Top 100 Variety. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6565 


Lot of (4) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-62 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-3BA2; VAM-3DO; VAM-3FN; and 
VAM-3Q1. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6566 


Lot of (4) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-62 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-24A3; VAM-27A, Top 100 Variety; 
VAM-39A; and VAM-80. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6567 


Lot of (5) 1921 Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. AU-58 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-3BB; VAM-3CS1; VAM-3GU; VAM- 
26A, Top 100 Variety; and VAM-58. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6568 
Lot of (3) 1921 Morgan. (PCGS). Included are: (2) MS-63; and MS- 
62. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. Collector stickers with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notes included. 


6569 


Lot of (3) 1921 Morgan. (NGC). Included are: MS-63; VAM-28, Top 
100 Variety, Wide Reeds, MS-62; and VAM-44, Top 100 Variety, Wide 
Reeds, MS-61. 

PCGS# 7296. NGC ID: 256X. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion tag included. 


6570 
1921-D MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 7298. NGC ID: 256Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6571 
1921-D VAM-1A. Top 100 Variety. TRU-T. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133970. NGC ID: 256Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6572 


Lot of (2) 1921-D Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-64 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-1; and VAM-1J. 

PCGS# 7298. NGC ID: 256Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6573 
1921-D VAM-1N2. Hit List 40. Unicorn. MS-63 (NGC). 


PCGS# 134055. NGC ID: 256Y. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6574 


Lot of (3) 1921-D Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. AU-55 
(ANACS). Included are: VAM-1BL, Early Die State; VAM-1G; and 
VAM-3A. 

PCGS# 7298. NGC ID: 256Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6575 


Lot of (2) 1921-D Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). 
OH. Included are: VAM-1P, AU-55; and VAM-8A, MS-63. 

PCGS# 7298. NGC ID: 256Y. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6576 
1921-S MS-64 Obverse PL (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7301. NGC ID: 2562. 
From Gramp’s Coin Collection. 


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6577 


Lot of (2) Certified 1921-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63. Included 
are: (NGC); and VAM-1AJ (ANACS). 

PCGS# 7300. NGC ID: 256Z. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6578 
1921-S VAM 1B-4. Hit List 40. Thorn Head. AU-55 (NGC). 


PCGS# 413037. NGC ID: 256Z. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Earlier ex Gene L. Henry Legacy Collection. 


6579 
1921-S VAM-1B6b. Hit List 40. Thorn Head. AU-55 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 413043. NGC ID: 256Z. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6580 


Lot of (2) 19th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1888-O; and 1897. 


6581 


Lot of (2) Pre-1921 Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64 (PCGS). Included 
are: 1882; and 1901-0. 


6582 


Lot of (2) Certified 20th Century Morgan Silver Dollar VAM 
Varieties. Hit List 40. MS-62. Included are: 1902-O VAM-25 
(ANACS); and 1921-S VAM-6A, “B-U” (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6583 


Lot of (2) Mint State 20th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. (NGC). 
Included are: 1903 MS-64; and 1921 MS-65. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6584 


Lot of (2) Certified Mint State 20th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. 
Included are: 1900-O VAM-15, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Die Obverse, 
Doubled Stars, MS-63 (PCGS); and 1902-O MS-65 (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6585 


Lot of (2) Mint State New Orleans Mint Morgan Silver Dollars. 
(PCGS). Included are: 1883-O VAM-36A, Hot 50 Variety, Partial E 
on Reverse, MS-64; and 1885-O MS-65. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6586 


Lot of (2) Certified New Orleans Mint Morgan Silver Dollar VAM 
Varieties. Included are: 1889-O VAM-2, Top 100 Variety, Oval O, 
MS-62 (ICG); and 1890-O VAM-10, Hot 50 Variety, Comet Variety, 
MS-61 (PCGS). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6587 

Lot of (2) Choice Mint State San Francisco Mint Morgan Silver 
Dollars. (PCGS). Included are: 1880-S MS-63; and 1882-S MS-64. 
6588 


Lot of (3) 1880s Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63 (PCGS). Included 
are: 1887-O; 1888; and 1888-O. 


6589 


Lot of (3) 1880s Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63 (NGC). Included are: 
1885; 1885 VAM-1B, Hot 50 Variety, Pitted Reverse; and 1886. 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. Two examples with consignor VAM attribution 
notes included. 


6590 


Lot of (3) Certified 1880s Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. 
Included are: 1880 VAM-6, Top 100 Variety, 8/7, Spikes Overdate, 
AU-53 (ANACS), OH; 1880-O VAM-7, Hit List 40, Rusted Date, 
AU-58 (NGC); and 1884-O/O VAM-10, Hot 50 Variety, Repunched 
Mintmark, MS-64 (PCGS). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. The final example is ex McClaren Collection II. 


6591 


Lot of (3) Certified Mint State 19th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. 
Included are: 1882-O/S VAM-5, Top 100 Variety, Weak, O/S Broken, 
MS-61 (ANACS); 1888 MS-64 (PCGS); and 1896 VAM-20, Hot 50 
Variety, Bar 6, MS-62 (NGC). 


From the Rick Collection, Part I. The second example with consignor VAM at- 
tribution notation included. 


6592 


Lot of (3) Choice Mint State Pre-1921 Morgan Silver Dollars. 
(ICG). Included are: 1884-O MS-63 DMPL; 1896 VAM-19, Top 100 
Variety, Misplaced Date, 8 in Denticles, MS-63; and 1901-O VAM-1A, 
MS-63. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6593 


Lot of (3) New Orleans Mint Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1887-O; 1888-O; and 1890-O. 


6594. 


Lot of (3) Morgan Silver Dollar Varieties. MS-64 (ICG). Included 
are: 1884-O Repunched Mintmark; 1888 VAM-7C, Doubled Die 
Reverse; and 1888-O VAM-36A. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6595 


Lot of (4) Early Date Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 
Included are: 1879-S; 1881-S; 1882-S; and 1886. 


6596 


Lot of (4) Early Date Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 
Included are: 1879-S; 1882-S; 1885; and 1887. 


6597 


Lot of (4) Early Date Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63 (NGC). 
Included are: 1880; 1881; 1881-O; and 1882-0. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6598 


Lot of (4) 19th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-62 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1887; 1888; 1889; and 1891. 


6599 


Lot of (4) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (NGC). Included 

are: 1878-S VAM-50, Hit List 40, Tripled Eyelid, AU-53; 1900 VAM- 

16A, Hot 50 Variety, Misplaced Date, Doubled Die Reverse, Olives, 

MS-62; 1900 VAM-18, Hot 50 Variety, Doubled Die Reverse, Olives, 

MS-60; and 1921 VAM-1A, Top 100 Variety, Pitted Reverse, MS-63. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. The first example is ex Stack’s West 57th Street 
Collection. 


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6600 


Lot of (4) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. MS-63 (ANACS). 
Included are: 1883-O VAM-1D; 1884 VAM-8; 1885 VAM-4A, Super 
CD; and 1885-O VAM-4. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6601 


Lot of (4) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). OH. 
Included are: 1878-S VAM-28, MS-64; 1881-O VAM-30, MS-62; 
1884-O0/O VAM-8, Overlapping Reeding, MS-63; and 1887 VAM-11, 
MS-63. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6602 


Lot of (4) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). OH. 
Included are: 1888 VAM-11, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Ear, MS-63; 
1896 VAM-4, Top 100 Variety, Doubled Stars, MS-62; 1897-S VAM-9, 
MS-62; and 1921 VAM-1C, MS-62. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6603 


Lot of (4) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). Included 
are: 1885 VAM-1E, MS-64; 1888 VAM-18A, Hot 50 Variety, Doubled 
Die Obverse, MS-62; 1904-O VAM-46, MS-62; and 1921-D VAM- 
1AD, MS-63. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6604 


Lot of (5) Morgan Silver Dollars. (PCGS). Included are: 1878-S MS- 
62; 1884-O MS-62; 1886 MS-63; 1891-O AU-50; and 1921-D VAM- 
1B, Hot 50 Variety, Capped R, AU-55. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. Several examples with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notes included. 


6605 


Lot of (5) Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-62 (NGC). Included are: 
1883-O VAM-36A, Hot 50 Variety, E on Reverse; 1884 VAM-3, Top 
100 Variety, Large Dot; 1884-O; 1884-O VAM-25, Hot 50 Variety, 
Misplaced Date, “188”; and 1887 VAM-12, Top 100 Variety, Doubled 
Die Obverse, Alligator Eye. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. The third example with consignor VAM attribu- 
tion notation included. 


6606 


Lot of (5) Morgan Silver Dollar VAM Varieties. (ANACS). Included 
are: 1885 VAM-1B, Hot 50 Variety, AU-58; 1891-O VAM-1A1, Top 
100 Variety, E on Reverse, AU-53; 1898-O VAM-7A, AU-58; 1900-O 
VAM-21D, AU-55; and 1921-D VAM-1DL, AU-53. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6607 


Lot of (6) Choice About Uncirculated 19th Century Morgan Silver 
Dollars. (PCGS). Included are: 1889 AU-55; 1889-O AU-55; 1890-O 
AU-55; 1891 AU-58; 1891-S AU-58; and 1897 AU-58. 

6608 

Lot of (6) About Uncirculated 19th Century Morgan Silver Dollars. 
(PCGS). Included are: 1887 AU-58; 1889-O AU-55; 1890 AU-58; 
1891 AU-53; 1891-S AU-58; and 1892 AU-55. 

6609 

1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 


6610 

1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 

6611 

1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6612 

1921 Peace. High Relief. MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 

6613 

1921 Peace. High Relief. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7356. NGC ID: 2U4E. 

6614 


1922 VAM 5-1. Top 50 Variety. Tripled Die Reverse, Tripled Leaves. 
MS-64 (NGC). 

PCGS# 133742. NGC ID: 257C. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6615 
1922 VAM-2C. Top 50 Variety. Extra Hair. MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133738. NGC ID: 257C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6616 
1922 VAM-12A. Top 50 Variety. Moustache. MS-62 (ANACS). OH. 


PCGS# 133747. NGC ID: 257C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6617 
1922 VAM-5A. Top 50 Variety. Scar Cheek. MS-61 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133743. NGC ID: 257C. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6618 


Lot of (2) 1922 Peace Silver Dollars. (PCGS). Included are: MS-64; 
and VAM-2E, Top 50 Variety, Hair Pin, MS-62. 

PCGS# 7357. NGC ID: 257C. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6619 
1922-D MS-66 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7358. NGC ID: 257D. 
6620 
1922-S MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7359. NGC ID: 257E. 
6621 
1923 VAM-1A. Top 50 Variety. Whisker Jaw. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133752. NGC ID: 257F. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6622 
1923 VAM-1B. Top 50 Variety. Extra Hair. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133753. NGC ID: 256X. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


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6623 
1923 VAM 1-0. Top 50 Variety. Bar Wing. MS-63+ (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133758. NGC ID: 257E. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6624 


1923 VAM-1D. Top 50 Variety. Whisker Cheek. MS-61 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 133755. NGC ID: 257E. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6625 
1923-D MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7361. NGC ID: 257G. 
6626 
1923-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7361. NGC ID: 257G. 
6627 
1923-S MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7362. NGC ID: 257H. 


6628 


1924 VAM-5A. Top 50 Variety. Broken Wing. MS-62 (NGC). 


PCGS# 133766. NGC ID: 257]. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6629 
1924-S MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7364. NGC ID: 257K. 
6630 
1925-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7366. NGC ID: 257M. 
6631 
1925-S MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7366. NGC ID: 257M. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6632 
1926 MS-65 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. 
PCGS# 7367. NGC ID: 257N. 
6633 
1926 MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7367. NGC ID: 257N. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6634 
1926-D MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7368. NGC ID: 257P. 
6635 
1926-D MS-62 (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7368. NGC ID: 257P. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6636 
1926-S MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7369. NGC ID: 257R. 


6637 

1927 MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7370. NGC ID: 2578. 

6638 

1927-D MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7371. NGC ID: 257T. 

6639 

1927-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7372. NGC ID: 257U. 

6640 

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7373. NGC ID: 257V. 

6641 

1928 MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7373. NGC ID: 257V. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from Stack’, January 
1979. 


6642 

1928 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS¢# 7373. NGC ID: 257V. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 

6643 

1928 Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS+# 7373. NGC ID: 257V. 

6644 

1928-S MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS¢# 7374, NGC ID: 257W. 

6645 

1928-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7374, NGC ID: 257W. 

6646 

1934 MS-65 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7375. NGC ID: 257X. 

6647 

1934 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7375. NGC ID: 257X. 

6648 

1934-D MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS+# 7376. NGC ID: 257Y. 

6649 

1934-D MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS+# 7376. NGC ID: 257Y. 

6650 


1934-D VAM-4. Top 50 Variety. Doubled Die Obverse, Small D. 
EF-45 (ANACS). 

PCGS# 133781. NGC ID: 257Y. 

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6651 

1934-S EF-40 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. 
PCGS# 7377. NGC ID: 257Z. 

6652 

1935 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7378. NGC ID: 2582. 

6653 

1935-S Three Rays. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7379. NGC ID: 2583. 

6654 

1935-S Four Rays. MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7379. NGC ID: 2583. 

6655 

1935-S Three Rays. MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7379. NGC ID: 2583. 

6656 

1935-S Three Rays. MS-62 (PCGS). OGH Rattler. 
PCGS# 7379. NGC ID: 2583. 

6657 


Lot of (3) Certified Mint State Peace Silver Dollars. Included are: 
1922-D MS-64 (NGC); 1923 VAM-1E, Top 50 Variety, Chin Bar, MS- 
63 (PCGS); and 1923-D MS-62 (PCGS). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6658 


Lot of (3) Certified Peace Silver Dollars. Included are: 1925 MS-65 

(NGC); 1926-S MS-63 (ICG); and 1934-D VAM-3, Top 50 Variety, 

Doubled Die Obverse, Doubled Motto, Medium D, AU-55 (ICG). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


TRADE DOLLARS 


6659 

1873-S Trade. AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7033. NGC ID: 252Y. 

6660 

1876-S Type I/II. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7043. NGC ID: 253B. 

6661 

1877-S MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7046. NGC ID: 253E. 

6662 

1877-S Unc Details—Scratch (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7046. NGC ID: 253E. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, April 1974. 


6663 
1877-S EF-45 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7046. NGC ID: 253E. 


6664 

1877-S EF Details—Obverse Scratched (NGC). 
PCGS# 7046. NGC ID: 253E. 

6665 

1878-S Trade. AU-53 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7048. NGC ID: 253G. 

6666 

1878-S Trade. EF Details—Chopmark Repair (NGC). 
PCGS# 7048. NGC ID: 253G. 

6667 

1881 Trade. Proof-45 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7061. NGC ID: 27YT. 


MODERN DOLLARS 


6668 

1980-D Anthony Dollar. MS-68 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9575, NGC ID: 2597. 

6669 


1980-S/S Anthony Dollar. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. Proof-68 
Deep Cameo (ANACS). 


PCGS# 99592. NGC ID: 259G. 


6670 


1980 S/S Anthony Dollar. FS-501. Repunched Mintmark. Proof-68 
Cameo (NGC). 


PCGS# 89592. NGC ID: 259G. 


GOLD DOLLARS 


6671 
1849 Open Wreath, With L. MS-62 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7502. NGC ID: 25B9. 
6672 
1849 Open Wreath, With L. Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7502. NGC ID: 25B9. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) Lighthouse 
Collection sale, June 1978, lot 701. 


6673 

1849 Open Wreath, With L. EF-45 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7502. NGC ID: 25B9. 

6674 

1852 MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7517. NGC ID: 25BP. 

6675 

1853 MS-64 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 7521. NGC ID: 25BU. 

6676 

1853 MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7521. NGC ID: 25BU. 


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6677 

1853 AU-58 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7521. NGC ID: 25BU. 

6678 

1853 AU Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7521. NGC ID: 25BU. 

6679 

1853 AU Details—Rim Damage (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7521. NGC ID: 25BU. 

6680 

1853-O Winter-1. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7524. NGC ID: 25BX. 

6681 

1854 Type I. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7525. NGC ID: 25BY. 

6682 

1854 Type I. AU-55 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7525. NGC ID: 25BY. 

6683 

1854 Type I. AU-55 (ICG). 
PCGS# 7525. NGC ID: 25BY. 

6684 

1854 Type II. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7531. NGC ID: 25C3. 

6685 

1855 Type II. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7532. NGC ID: 25C4. 

6686 

1855 Type II. AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7532. NGC ID: 25C4. 

6687 

1855 Type II. EF-45 (ICG). 


PCGS# 7532. NGC ID: 25C4. 


6688 


1857 AU Details—Mount Removed (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7544. NGC ID: 25CD. 


6689 

1862 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7560. NGC ID: 25CW. 

6690 

1873 Open 3. MS-61 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7573. NGC ID: 25DB. 

6691 

1885 AU-55 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 7586. NGC ID: 25DP. 


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6692 

1834 Classic Head. HM-1. Rarity-2. Small Head. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7692. NGC ID: 25FS. 

6693 


1834 Classic Head. HM-1. Rarity-2. Small Head. EF Details— 
Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7692. NGC ID: 25FS. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) Westches- 
ter Collection sale, December 1973, lot 1349. 


6694 
1850 AU-50 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7755. NGC ID: 25HG. 
6695 
1852 Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 7763. NGC ID: 25HR. 
6696 
1852 AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7763. NGC ID: 25HR. 
6697 
1854-O Winter-3. AU-58 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7772. NGC ID: 25J2. 
6698 
1857-O Winter-1, the only known dies. Unc Details—Cleaned 
(NGC). 
PCGS# 7784. NGC ID: 25JE. 
6699 
1878-S AU Details—Obverse Damage (NGC). 
PCGS# 7829. NGC ID: 25KZ. 
6700 
1902 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7854. NGC ID: 25LT. 
6701 
1902 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7854. NGC ID: 25LT. 
6702 
1907 MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7859. NGC ID: 25LY. 
6703 
1908 AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7939. NGC ID: 288Y. 
From our Spring 2019 Baltimore Auction, March, lot 12497. 


6704 
1914-D AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS¢# 7947. NGC ID: 2899. 
From our Spring 2019 Baltimore Auction, March, lot 12518. 


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6705 

1927 MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7951. NGC ID: 289D. 

6706 

1927 MS-62 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 7951. NGC ID: 289D. 

6707 

1928 MS-61 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7952. NGC ID: 289E. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earlier from our (Stack’s) Westches- 
ter Collection sale, December 1973, lot 1410. Lot tag included. 


THREE-DOLLAR GOLD PIECES 


6708 
1854 AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7969. NGC ID: 25M3. 
6709 
1855 AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7972. NGC ID: 25M6. 
6710 
1858 AU-50 Details—Scratched (ANACS). 


PCGS# 7978. NGC ID: 25MC. 


HALF EAGLES 


6711 
1834 Classic Head. HM-1. Rarity-3. Plain 4. EF Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 8171. NGC ID: 25RR. 
6712 
1838 HM-1. Rarity-3. EF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8176. NGC ID: 2584. 
6713 
1846 Large Date. AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8226. NGC ID: 25TE. 
Ex Rive d’Or Collection. 
6714 
1861 AU-55 (NGC). 
PCGS# 8288. NGC ID: 25VK. 
6715 
1890-CC Winter 1-A, the only known dies. EF-40 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8376. NGC ID: 25Y3. 
6716 
1909-D AU-55 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8514. NGC ID: 28DJ. 
6717 
1911-S AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 8522. NGC ID: 25ZM. 


6718 
1914 MS-62+ (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 8527. NGC ID: 28DU. 


EAGLES 


6719 

1853 EF-45 (NGC). 
PCGS# 8610. NGC ID: 263E. 

6720 

1881-S MS-60 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 8694. NGC ID: 265Z. 

6721 

1892 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8721. NGC ID: 266V. 

6722 

1915 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8878. NGC ID: 28H5. 

6723 

1926 MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 8882. NGC ID: 28H9. 

6724 

1932 MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 8884. NGC ID: 28HB. 

6725 

1932 MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 8884. NGC ID: 28HB. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, October 1973. 


6726 

1932 MS-63 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 8884. NGC ID: 28HB. 

6727 

1932 MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 8884. NGC ID: 28HB. 


DOUBLE EAGLES 


6728 
1850 EF Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 


PCGS# 8902. NGC ID: 268E. 
From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 


Coin Galleries, November 1973. 
6729 
1863-S AU-53 (NGC). 


PCGS# 8940. NGC ID: 269R. 
Ex Civil War Hoard. 


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6730 

1863-S AU-53 (NGC). 
PCGS# 8940. NGC ID: 269R. 
Ex Civil War Hoard. 

6731 

1879-S MS-61 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 8991. NGC ID: 26B9. 

6732 

1880-S MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 8993. NGC ID: 26BB. 

6733 

1880-S AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 8993. NGC ID: 26BB. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, October 1973. 


6734 

1882-S MS-61 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 8998. NGC ID: 26BG. 

6735 

1891-S MS-63 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 9018. NGC ID: 26C4. 

6736 

1896-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9030. NGC ID: 26CG. 

6737 

1896-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9030. NGC ID: 26CG. 

6738 

1898 MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9033. NGC ID: 26CK. 

6739 

1899 MS-64+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9035. NGC ID: 26CM. 

6740 

1899-S MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9036. NGC ID: 26CN. 

6741 

1899-S MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9036. NGC ID: 26CN. 

6742 

1901-S MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9040. NGC ID: 26CT. 

6743 

1903-S MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 9044. NGC ID: 26CX. 


6744 

1905 MS-61 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9047. NGC ID: 26D2. 

6745 

1905-S MS-63 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 9048. NGC ID: 26D3. 

6746 

1907-D Unc Details—Scratch (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9053. NGC ID: 26D8. 

6747 

1908 No Motto. MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9142. NGC ID: 26F6. 

6748 

1909/8 FS-301. AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9151. NGC ID: 26FC. 
From the George Henry Carman Collection. Earier from our (Bowers and Rud- 


dy’s) Dr. Curtis R. Paxman Collection sale, November 1974, lot 162. Lot tag in- 
cluded. 

6749 

1910-D MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9155. NGC ID: 26FG. 

6750 

1911-D MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9158. NGC ID: 26FK. 


From the George Henry Carman Collection. Purchased from New England Rare 
Coin Galleries, August 1973. 


6751 

1915-S MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9168. NGC ID: 26FW. 

6752 

1924 VP-001. Doubled Die Obverse. MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9177. NGC ID: 26G7. 

6753 

1924 MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 9177. NGC ID: 26G7. 

6754 

1925 MS-65 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9180. NGC ID: 26GA. 

6755 

1927 MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9186. NGC ID: 26GG. 

6756 

1927 MS-64+ (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 9186. NGC ID: 26GG. 


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CIRCULATING CONTEMPORARY 
COUNTERFEIT U.S. CoIN 


6757 


Contemporary Counterfeit 1902-O Morgan Silver Dollar. Micro 
O. AU-50 (ICG). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


COMMEMORATIVE SILVER COINS 


6758 


1936 Cincinnati Music Center PDS Set Wynne Black Leatherette 
Holder, Without Back Notarization. Above average preservation, 
but with a dent at upper left corner, chip at left edge, and a couple of 
shallow interior bends. There are no coins in this lot. 

6759 


1900 Lafayette Silver Dollar. AU Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 9222. NGC ID: BYKW. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 
6760 
1921 Alabama Centennial. 2x2. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9225. NGC ID: BYEZ. 
6761 
1921 Alabama Centennial. 2x2. AU-58+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9225. NGC ID: BYEZ. 
6762 


1921 Alabama Centennial. Plain. AU Details—Environmental 
Damage (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9224. NGC ID: BYF2. 

6763 

1936 Albany, New York Charter. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9227. NGC ID: BYF3. 

6764 


1936 Albany, New York Charter Five-Coin Tab Holder and 
Envelope. The tab holder is complete with light wear along the fold, 
some prices inked on the interior, all tabs with light to moderate wear. 
The accompanying white envelope is bright and crisp with penciled 
writing on the exterior ALBANY, 6/9/76, SWIATEK and 185.00. 
There are no coins in this lot. (Total: 2 items) 


6765 

1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9229. NGC ID: BYF4. 

6766 

1937 Antietam Anniversary. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 9229. NGC ID: BYF4. 

6767 

1935 Arkansas Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9233. NGC ID: BYF5. 


6768 

1935-D Arkansas Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9234. NGC ID: BYF6. 

6769 

1935-D Arkansas Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9234. NGC ID: BYF6. 

6770 

1936 Arkansas Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9237. NGC ID: BYF8. 

6771 

1936 Arkansas Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9237. NGC ID: BYF8. 

6772 

1936 Arkansas Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9237. NGC ID: BYF8. 

6773 

1936-S Arkansas Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9239. NGC ID: BYFA. 

6774 

1936 Arkansas Centennial. PDS Set. Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 

All examples are individually encapsulated. (Total: 3 coins) 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 

6775 

1937 Arkansas Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9241. NGC ID: BYFB. 

6776 

1937-D Arkansas Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9242. NGC ID: BYFC. 

6777 

1937-S Arkansas Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9243. NGC ID: BYEFD. 

6778 

1938-D Arkansas Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9246. NGC ID: BYFG. 

6779 

1939 Arkansas Centennial. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9249. NGC ID: BYFJ. 

6780 

1939-S Arkansas Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9251. NGC ID: BYFL. 

6781 

1934 Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9257. NGC ID: BYFN. 

6782 

1935 Boone Bicentennial. MS-63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9258. NGC ID: BYFP. 


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6783 

1935-D Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9259. NGC ID: BYFR. 

6784 

1935-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9260. NGC ID: BYFS. 

6785 

1935-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9260. NGC ID: BYFS. 

6786 

1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. MS-67+ (NGC). 
PCGS# 9262. NGC ID: BYFV. 

6787 

1935/34 Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9262. NGC ID: BYFV. 

6788 

1935/34-D Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9263. NGC ID: BYFU. 

6789 

1936 Boone Bicentennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9266. NGC ID: BYFX. 

6790 

1936 Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9266. NGC ID: BYFX. 

6791 

1936-D Boone Bicentennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9267. NGC ID: BYFZ. 

6792 

1936-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-66+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9268. NGC ID: BYG2. 

6793 

1937 Boone Bicentennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9270. NGC ID: BYG3. 

6794 

1937-S Boone Bicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9272. NGC ID: BYGS5. 

6795 

1938 Boone Bicentennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9274. NGC ID: BYG6. 

6796 

1938 Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9274. NGC ID: BYG6. 

6797 

1938-D Boone Bicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9275. NGC ID: BYG7. 


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6798 

1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9279. NGC ID: BYG9. 

6799 


1936 Bridgeport, Connecticut Centennial, Mint State (Uncertified), 
with Original Three-Coin Cardboard Presentation Box. The box 
is in excellent condition with only light wear at edges and corners. 
(Total: 1 coin; 1 box) 

PCGS# 9279. NGC ID: BYG9. 


6800 

1951-D Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-66+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9431. NGC ID: BYKZ. 

6801 

1952 Carver/Washington Commemorative. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9434. NGC ID: BYL3. 

6802 

1936 Cincinnati Music Center. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9283. NGC ID: BYCJ. 

6803 

1936-D Cincinnati Music Center. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9284. NGC ID: BYCK. 

6804 

1936-S Cincinnati Music Center. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9285. NGC ID: BYCL. 

6805 


1936 Cincinnati Music Center PDS Set Wynne Black Leatherette 
Holder, Without Back Notarization. Outstanding preservation with 
only light rub to the lower right corner. There are no coins in this lot. 


6806 


1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great Lakes Exposition. MS-66+ 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 9288. NGC ID: BYGB. 


6807 
1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9291. NGC ID: BYGC. 


6808 


1936-S Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. MS-65 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 9293. NGC ID: BYGE. 


6809 


1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial. PDS Set. (NGC). 
All examples are individually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 
1936 AU Details—Cleaned; 1936-D Unc Details—Cleaned; and 1936- 
S Unc Details—Stained. (Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6810 


1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial PDS Set John H. 
Eggers Tab Holder. Complete with minimal fading, no markings, yet 
a moderate bend at upper right and associated wear to the rightmost 
tab. There are no coins in this lot. 


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6811 
1892 Columbian Exposition. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9296. NGC ID: BYGE. 
6812 
1935 Connecticut Tercentenary. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9299. NGC ID: BYGH. 
6813 
1936 Delaware Tercentenary. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9301. NGC ID: BYGJ. 
6814 
1936 Delaware Tercentenary Five-Coin Tab Holder. Well preserved 
apart from an internal bend through the bottom third of the cardboard 
holder, visible both inside and on the back exterior. Associated wear 
and chipping to a few of the tabs are also noted. There are no coins in 
this lot. 
6815 
1936 Elgin, Illinois Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 9303. NGC ID: BYGK. 
6816 
1936 Gettysburg Anniversary. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9305. NGC ID: BYGM. 
6817 
1936 Gettysburg Anniversary. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9305. NGC ID: BYGM. 
6818 
1936 Gettysburg Anniversary. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9305. NGC ID: BYGM. 
6819 
1922 Grant Memorial. No Star. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9306. NGC ID: BYGP. 
6820 
1928 Hawaiian Sesquicentennial. Unc Details—Cleaned (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9309. NGC ID: BYGR. 
6821 
1935 Hudson, New York Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9312. NGC ID: BYGS. 
6822 
1925 Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9318. NGC ID: BYGW. 
6823 
1918 Lincoln-Illinois Centennial. Unc Details—Environmental 
Damage (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9320. NGC ID: BYGU. 
6824 
1936 Long Island Tercentenary. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9322. NGC ID: BYGX. 


6825 


1936 Long Island Tercentenary, MS-64+ (PCGS), with original 
purchase invoice and three-coin tab holder from the Long Island 
Tercentenary Committee. The invoice, which is for a five-coin 
purchase, is No. 3563, dated June 4, 1936, second stamped date August 
19, 1936, and is addressed to a Mr. E.J. Yeomans in Holland, Michigan. 
‘The invoice has been folded along both axes and shows several other 
creases and a couple of minor edge tears. The tab holder is plain 
and nondescript, complete, yet tattered with the cardboard interior 
separating from the exterior despite an old, now badly chipped tape 
repair. (Total: 1 coin; 2 supporting items) 
PCGS# 9322. NGC ID: BYGX. 


6826 


1936 Lynchburg, Virginia Sesquicentennial J.N. Spies Mfg. Co. 
Five-Coin Tab Holder. Excellent exterior preservation, the interior 
complete, yet with moderate wear and some tearing to the tabs, two 
of which have been repaired with tape. There are no coins in this lot. 
6827 


1934 Maryland Tercentenary. Unc Details—Environmental 
Damage (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9328. NGC ID: BYGZ. 
6828 
1921 Missouri Centennial. 2x4. MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9331. NGC ID: BYH2. 
6829 
1921 Missouri Centennial. Plain. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9330. NGC ID: BYH3. 
6830 
1921 Missouri Centennial. Plain. Unc Details—Cleaned (NGC). 
PCGS# 9330. NGC ID: BYH3. 
6831 
1923-S Monroe Doctrine Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9333. NGC ID: BYH4. 
6832 
1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9335. NGC ID: BYDX. 
6833 


1938 New Rochelle, New York 250th Anniversary Single-Coin Tab 
Holder. Complete with some exterior fading, edge lightly tattered, 
some chipping to bottom left corner of interior cardboard. The tab is 
missing with extensive surrounding repair work in tape. There are no 
coins in this lot. 


6834 

1936 Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9337. NGC ID: BYH5. 

6835 

1936 Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9337. NGC ID: BYHS. 


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6836 
1936 Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial Five-Coin Tab Holder. One of 
the tabs is broken, the others with light to moderate wear, which is 
also noted for the exterior. Cardboard interior also with several bends, 
most significant at lower right corner. Fully intact, and otherwise well 
preserved. There are no coins in this lot. 
6837 
1926 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9340. NGC ID: BYH6. 
6838 
1928 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9342. NGC ID: BYH8. 
6839 
1928 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9342. NGC ID: BYH8. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6840 
1933-D Oregon Trail Memorial. FS-801. Tripled Die Obverse . MS- 
64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9343. NGC ID: BYH9. 
6841 
1934-D Oregon Trail Memorial. Tripled Die Obverse. MS-65 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 9344. NGC ID: BYHA. 
6842 
1936 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9345. NGC ID: BYHB. 
6843 
1937-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-68 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9347. NGC ID: BYHG. 
6844 
1938 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9348. NGC ID: BYHH. 
6845 
1939 Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9352. NGC ID: BYHL. 
6846 
1939-D Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9353. NGC ID: BYHM. 
6847 
1939-S Oregon Trail Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9354. NGC ID: BYHN. 
6848 


Lot of (2) Oregon Trail Memorial. Cleaned (NGC). Included are: 
1936 Unc Details; and 1937-D AU Details. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6849 


Lot of (3) Oregon Trail Memorial PDS Set John H. Eggers Tab 
Holders. One holder is labeled for a 1937 PDS Set, another for a 
1938 PDS set, while the third has only PDS. All of these marks were 
added in pencil or ink after issue. Each holder is complete, one with 
moderately heavy wear to the tabs. There are no coins in this lot. 


6850 

1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9357. NGC ID: BYHP. 

6851 

1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary. MS-65 (NGC). 


PCGS# 9359. NGC ID: BYHR. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6852 

1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary. MS-64 (NGC). OH. 
PCGS# 9359. NGC ID: BYHR. 

6853 

1936-D Rhode Island Tercentenary. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9364. NGC ID: BYHU. 

6854 

1937 Roanoke, North Carolina 350th Anniversary. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9367. NGC ID: BYHW. 

6855 


1937 Roanoke, North Carolina 350th Anniversary Five-Coin Tab 
Holder. Light scuffing along the right edge and a bend at upper right 
on the back exterior are noted, as is light to moderate wear to the tabs, 
all of which are complete. There are no coins in this lot. 


6856 


1936 Robinson—Arkansas Centennial John H. Eggers Five-Coin 
Tab Holder from Stack’s, as Official Distributors. A few exterior 
dings on the back are easily overlooked. More significant is the 
missing central tab, and there is also light wear to a few other tabs. 
Otherwise this holder is crisp, bright and well preserved. There are no 
coins in this lot. 


6857 
1936-D San Diego, California Pacific International Exposition. 
MS-67 (PCGS). 

PCGS# 9372. NGC ID: BYJ2. 


6858 

1936-D San Diego, California Pacific International Exposition. 

MS-67 (NGC). CAC. 
PCGS# 9372. NGC ID: BYJ2. 

6859 

1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9374. NGC ID: BYJ4. 

6860 

1935 Old Spanish Trail. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9376. NGC ID: BYJ5. 


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6861 
1935 Old Spanish Trail. MS-64 (NGC). 
PCGS# 9376. NGC ID: BYJ5. 
6862 
1925 Stone Mountain Memorial. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9378. NGC ID: BYJ6. 
6863 
1925 Stone Mountain Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9378. NGC ID: BYJ6. 
6864 
1925 Stone Mountain Memorial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9378. NGC ID: BYJ6. 
6865 
1925 Stone Mountain Memorial. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9378. NGC ID: BYJ6. 
6866 
1934 Texas Independence Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9381. NGC ID: BYJ7. 
6867 
1935-S Texas Independence Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS). OGH. 
PCGS# 9384. NGC ID: BYJD. 
6868 
1935 Texas Independence Centennial. PDS Set. MS-66 (PCGS). All 
examples are individually encapsulated. (Total: 3 coins) 
6869 
1936-D Texas Independence Centennial. MS-67+ (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9387. NGC ID: BYJF. 
6870 


1936-D Texas Independence Centennial. Unc Details—Stained 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 9387. NGC ID: BYJE. 


6871 
1936-S Texas Independence Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS+# 9388. NGC ID: BYJG. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6872 

1936-S Texas Independence Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9388. NGC ID: BYJG. 

6873 

1937-S Texas Independence Centennial. MS-65 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9392. NGC ID: BYJK. 

6874 


1937 Texas Independence Centennial. PDS Set. (NGC). All examples 
are individually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 1937 MS-63; 
1937-D Unc Details—Cleaned; and 1937-S Unc Details—Cleaned. 
(Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6875 
1938 Texas Independence Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9394. NGC ID: BYJL. 


6876 
1938-D Texas Independence Centennial. MS-67 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9395. NGC ID: BYJM. 


6877 
1938-S Texas Independence Centennial. MS-66 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9396. NGC ID: BYJN. 


6878 
1925 Fort Vancouver Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9399. NGC ID: BYJP. 


6879 
1925 Fort Vancouver Centennial. MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9399. NGC ID: BYJP. 


6880 


1946 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (NGC). All 
examples are individually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 1946 
MS-64; 1946-D MS-62; and 1946-S MS-65. (Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6881 
1947-S Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). CAC. 


PCGS# 9410. NGC ID: BYJX. 


6882 


1948 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (NGC). All 
examples are invidually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 1948 
MS-65; 1948-D MS-64; and 1948-S MS-66. (Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6883 


1949 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (NGC). All 
examples are individually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 1949 
MS-66; 1949-D MS-65; and 1949-S MS-66. (Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6884 


1949 Booker T. Washington Memorial. PDS Set. (NGC). All 
examples are individually graded and encapsulated. Included are: 1949 
MS-65; 1949-D MS-65; and 1949-S MS-66. (Total: 3 coins) 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6885 
1950-D Booker T. Washington Memorial. MS-67 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 9421. NGC ID: BYK7. 


6886 


1936 York County, Maine Tercentenary Five-Coin Tab Holder. The 
interior is quite tattered, lower right corner torn, tabs moderately worn 
with associated bends and chips, which are also evident on the back of 
the holder. The front cover with dings and internal creases. The entire 
holder, however, is complete with all printing crisp. There are no coins 
in this lot. 


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6887 


1925 Norse-American Centennial Medal. Silver. Swoger 24-Ba-wv3. 
Thick Planchet. MS-64 (NGC). 


PCGS# 9450. NGC ID: 28N9. 


6888 


Lot of (2) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. (PCGS). Included 
are: 1922 Grant Memorial, No Star, Unc Details—Cleaned; and 1946 
Iowa Centennial, MS-65. 


6889 


Lot of (2) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. (PCGS). Included 
are: 1920 Maine Centennial, MS-62; and 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary, 
MS-63. 


6890 


Lot of (2) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. Unc Details— 
Cleaned (NGC). Included are: 1920 Pilgrim Tercentenary; and 1935-S 
San Diego, California Pacific International Exposition. 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6891 


Lot of (2) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. Unc Details— 
Cleaned (NGC). Included are: 1937 Roanoke, North Carolina 350th 
Anniversary; and 1936 Robinson—Arkansas Centennial. 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6892 


Lot of (3) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. (NGC). Included are: 

1937 Boone Bicentennial, MS-62; 1936 Cleveland Centennial/Great 

Lakes Exposition, MS-62; and 1893 Columbian Exposition, EF-40. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6893 


Lot of (3) 1936 Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. Unc Details— 
Cleaned (NGC). Included are: Boone Bicentennial; Elgin, Illinois 
Centennial; and Gettysburg Anniversary. 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6894 


Lot of (3) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. Unc Details— 
Cleaned (NGC). Included are: 1954-D  Carver/Washington 
Commemorative; 1954-S Carver/Washington Commemorative; and 
1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial. 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6895 


Lot of (3) Commemorative Silver Half Dollars. Unc Details— 

Cleaned (NGC). Included are: 1946 Iowa Centennial; 1936 Lynchburg, 

Virginia Sesquicentennial; and 1936 Norfolk, Virginia Bicentennial. 
From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6896 


Lot of (3) Original Tab Holders for Commemorative Silver Half 
Dollars. Included are: 1936 Columbia, South Carolina Sesquicentennial 
PDS Set John H. Eggers, central tab torn, light foxing to back; 1937 
Roanoke, North Carolina 350th Anniversary five-coin, several of the 
tabs are torn, yet complete; and 1936 York County, Maine Tercentenary 
five-coin, with tears and chipping to most tabs, at top and bottom of 
spine, and at exterior corners. There are no coins in this lot. 


COMMEMORATIVE GOLD COINS 


6897 


1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. Jefferson Portrait. 
MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7443. NGC ID: BYLD. 


6898 


1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley 
Portrait. MS-65 (PCGS). CAC. 
PCGS# 7444. NGC ID: BYLE. 
6899 
1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Gold Dollar. McKinley 
Portrait. MS-63 (NGC). 
PCGS# 7444. NGC ID: BYLE. 
6900 
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH. 
6901 
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). 
CAC. 
PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH. 
6902 
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Gold Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7449. NGC ID: BYLH. 
6903 
1915-S Panama-Pacific Exposition Quarter Eagle. AU-58 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7450. NGC ID: BYLP. 
6904 
1916 McKinley Memorial Gold Dollar. MS-62 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 7454. NGC ID: BYLK. 
6905 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. 
MS-64 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


6906 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. 
MS-62 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


6907 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. 
MS-61 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


6908 


1926 Sesquicentennial of American Independence Quarter Eagle. 
AU-58 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 7466. NGC ID: BYLT. 


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MoDERN COMMEMORATIVES 


6909 
2001-D American Buffalo Silver Dollar. MS-68 (NGC). 


PCGS# 9793. NGC ID: E3NN. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6910 


2016-W 100th Anniversary Mercury Dime. Gold. First Releases. 
100th Anniversary Mercury Dime Label. Specimen-70 (NGC). 
Retro Black Holder. 


PCGS# 598598. NGC ID: CN9T. 


6911 


Complete Set of 2022-Dated Negro Leagues Baseball 
Commemorative Coins. Deep Cameo Proof (Uncertified). Housed 
in the original U.S. Mint packaging, with Certificate of Authenticity. 
Included are: 2022-S half dollar; 2022-P silver dollar; and 2022-W 
gold $5. (Total: 3 coins) 


6912 


Lot of (2) Certified Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS- 
70. Included are: 1994-W Vietnam Veterans Memorial (NGC); and 
1996-D Smithsonian Institution 150th Anniversary (PCGS). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6913 


Lot of (2) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (NGC). 
Included are: 2014-P National Baseball Hall of Fame, Early Releases; 
and 2019-P Apollo 11 50th Anniversary, First Releases, Retro Black 
Holder. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6914 


Lot of (3) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-70 (NGC). 
Included are: 1997-P U.S. Botanic Garden; 1999-P Yellowstone 
National Park; and 2003-P First Flight Centennial. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6915 


Lot of (3) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (NGC). 
Included are: 1983-P Los Angeles Olympiad; 1984-P Los Angeles 
Olympiad; and 1992-D XXV Olympiad. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6916 


Lot of (4) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-70 (NGC). 
Included are: 1991-D United Service Organizations; “1993” (1994)-P 
Thomas Jefferson 250th Anniversary of Birth; 2004-P Thomas Alva 
Edison; and 2005-P Chief Justice John Marshall. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6917 


Lot of (4) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (NGC). 
Included are: 1987-P U.S. Constitution Bicentennial; 1993-D Bill of 
Rights; 1997-P National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial; and 
1998-S Robert FE. Kennedy. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6918 


Lot of (5) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-70 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1992-D White House 200th Anniversary; 2000-P 
Library of Congress Bicentennial; 2012-W Infantry Soldier; 2018-P 
World War I Centennial, First Strike; and 2020-P Naismith Memorial 
Basketball Hall of Fame 60th Anniversary, First Strike. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6919 


Lot of (5) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-70 (NGC). 
Included are: 2006-P Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary/Scientist; 
2006-P Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary/Founding Father; 2008-P 
Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem; 2009-P Abraham Lincoln 
Bicentennial; and 2016-P Mark Twain, First Releases. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6920 


Lot of (5) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1990-W Eisenhower Centennial; 1991-P Mount 
Rushmore Golden Anniversary; 1994-W U.S. Prisoner of War 
Museum; 1996-S National Community Service; and 1997-S Jackie 
Robinson. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6921 


Lot of (5) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (PCGS). 
Included are: 1998-S Black Revolutionary War Patriots; 2006- 
S San Francisco Old Mint Centennial; 2007-P Jamestown 400th 
Anniversary; 2011-S U.S. Army; and 2012-P Star-Spangled Banner, 
First Strike. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6922 


Lot of (5) Modern Commemorative Silver Dollars. MS-69 (NGC). 
Included are: 2000-P Leif Ericson Millennium; 2001-P U.S. Capitol 
Visitor Center; 2004-P Lewis and Clark Bicentennial; 2011-S Medal of 
Honor; and 2015-P U.S. Marshals Service 225th Anniversary. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6923 


Lot of (5) Certified Commemorative Coins. Included are: 1925 
Stone Mountain Memorial half dollar, MS-63 (NGC); 1982-D George 
Washington 250th Anniversary of Birth half dollar, MS-68 (PCGS); 
2000-P Leif Ericson Millennium silver dollar, Proof-69 Deep Cameo 
(PCGS); 2011-D US. Army half dollar, MS-69 (PCGS); and 2014-D 
National Baseball Hall of Fame half dollar, Milwaukee Brewers Label, 
MS-70 (NGC). 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


PROOF SETS 


6924 


1950 Proof Set. (PCGS). All examples are individually certified and 
encapsulated. Included are: Lincoln cent, Proof-66 RD; Jefferson 
nickel, Proof-66; Roosevelt dime, Proof-67; Washington quarter, 
Proof-65; and Franklin half dollar, Proof-65. (Total: 5 coins) 


6925 


1953 Proof Set. (PCGS). All examples are individually certified and 
encapsulated. Included are: Lincoln cent, Proof-66 RD; Jefferson 
nickel, Proof-67; Roosevelt dime, Proof-62; Washington quarter, 
Proof-65; and Franklin half dollar, Proof-63. (Total: 5 coins) 


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6926 

Lot of (20) 1956 Proof Sets. (Uncertified). Each set is housed in the 
original U.S. Mint packaging. 

6927 


Lot of (17) 1957 Proof Sets. (Uncertified). All sets are hosed in the 
original U.S. Mint packaging. 


BULLION 


6928 
Lot of (2) Silver Eagles. First Releases. MS-70 (NGC). Included are: 
2012; and 2020. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6929 


Lot of (2) Certified 2020-Dated Silver Eagles. Included are: 2020 
First Strike, MS-70 (PCGS); and 2020-W First Releases, Proof-70 Ultra 
Cameo (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6930 


Lot of (5) 2022 Silver Eagles. 50 States Eagles Label - New York. 
Gem Uncirculated (NGC). Retro Black Holder. 
PCGS# 893079. NGC ID: EFVA. 
From the Rick Collection, Part I. 
6931 
1992 Tenth-Ounce Gold Eagle. MS-70 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 9858. NGC ID: 26L3. 
6932 
2008-W Tenth-Ounce Gold Buffalo. Burnished. MS-70 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 399926. NGC ID: 26RE. 
6933 
2022 One-Ounce Gold Buffalo. MS-69 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 897009. 
6934 
2022 One-Ounce Gold Buffalo. MS-68 (PCGS). 
PCGS# 897009. 
6935 


2018-W American Liberty High Relief $10 Gold Coin. Proof-70 
Deep Cameo (PCGS). 


PCGS# 669345. 


PATTERN AND EXPERIMENTAL COINS 


6936 


1863 Pattern Two-Cent Piece. Judd-312, Pollock-377. Rarity-4. 
Bronze. Plain Edge. Proof-40 (ANACS). Obv: Similar to the design 
that the Mint adopted for regular issue two-cent coinage in 1864, 
although the motto on the scroll reads GOD OUR TRUST instead of 
IN GOD WE TRUST. Rev: Also similar to the adopted type of the 
following year, but the word CENTS is markedly curved and the detail 
to the wreath is slightly different. 
PCGS# 60467. NGC ID: 29ER. 


6937 


Undated (1967-1968) General Motors Roller Press Experimental 
Cent. Judd-Unlisted, Pollock-4060. Rarity-5. Copper. Plain Edge. 
Control Code 17-M. MS-63 RB (PCGS). Coin alignment. Obv: 
“Lady Head” type with female portrait left surrounded by nonsensical 
legends. Rev: Wreath encloses nonsensical inscription. Struck from 
dies designed by Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro and supplied to 
General Motors by the United States Mint, this the most frequently 
encountered of these experimental roller press cents. The Control 
Code 17-M identifies this obverse die as being installed in the 17th 
row, middle bank of the cylinder in the press. Decidedly scarce, and a 
fascinating relic of this ultimately failed experiment on the part of the 
Mint - GM collaboration. 
PCGS# 148705. 


MINT ERRORS 


6938 

1963 Washington Quarter. Struck on a Silver Dime Planchet. MS-65 
(PCGS). 

6939 

1964 Washington Quarter. Struck on a Nickel Planchet. MS-65 
(PCGS). 

6940 

1967 Washington Quarter. Struck on a Cent Planchet. MS-62 BN 
(PCGS). 3.19 grams. 

6941 

19XX-S Washington Quarter. Struck on a Philippines 5 Sentimos 
Planchet. Proof-63 BN (PCGS). 2.54 grams. 

6942 


1878-S Morgan Silver Dollar. Partial Collar. Unc Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). 


Collector tag with numismatic notes included. 


ROLLS 


6943 


Lot of (4) Rolls of Better Date Jefferson Nickels. Mint State 
(Uncertified). All are plastic tube rolls. Included are: 1943-D; 1943-S; 
1945-D; and 1950. (Total: approximately 160 coins) 


6944 

Roll of 1944 Mercury Dimes. (Uncertified). Housed in a plastic tube, 
this is an AU to BU roll, with several sliders. (Total: 50 coins) 

6945 


Lot of (3) Rolls of 1940s Roosevelt Dimes. Mint State (Uncertified). 
All are housed in plastic tubes. Included are: 1946-S; 1947-D; and 
1948-D. (Total: approximately 150 coins) 


6946 


Roll of 1950 Roosevelt Dimes. Mint State (Uncertified). A plastic 
tube roll. (Total: 50 coins) 
From our Baltimore Auction of March 2012, lot 66. 


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6947 


Lot of (3) Rolls of 1955-Dated Roosevelt Dimes. Mint State 
(Uncertified). All are plastic tube rolls. Included are: 1955; 1955-D; 
and 1955-S. (Total: approximately 150 coins) 

6948 


Lot of (5) Rolls of 1950s Roosevelt Dimes. Mint State (Uncertified). 
All are housed in plastic tubes. Included are: 1952-D; 1952-S; 1953-D; 
1954-D; and 1955-S. (Total: approximately 250 coins) 
6949 
Roll of 1946-S Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our March 2020 Auction, lot 23676. 
6950 
Roll of 1946-S Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our March 2020 Auction, lot 23677. 
6951 


Roll of 1951-D Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2013, lot 8513. 
6952 


Roll of 1951-D Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our Baltimore Auction of June 2012, lot 71. 
6953 
Roll of 1952-D Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2013, lot 8514. 
6954 


Roll of 1953-S Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our Baltimore Auction of June 2012, lot 75. 
6955 


Roll of 1954 Washington Quarters. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 40 coins) 

From our Baltimore Auction of March 2013, lot 8515. 
6956 
Roll of 1948 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 
6957 
Roll of 1950-D Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. One or two examples with light PVC residue. (Total: 
20 coins) 
6958 
Roll of 1951 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 
6959 


Roll of 1953 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 


6960 

Roll of 1953-D Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 

6961 

Roll of 1954 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 

6962 


Roll of 1954 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
paper-wrapped roll stamped THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. 
(Total: 20 coins) 

6963 


Roll of 1954 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
paper-wrapped roll stamped THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK. 
(Total: 20 coins) 
6964 
Roll of 1954-S Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 
6965 
Roll of 1954-S Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 
6966 
Roll of 1955 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 
6967 
Roll of 1957-D Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 
6968 
Roll of 1958 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 
6969 
Roll of 1960 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 

From our iAuction 3500, September 2014, lot 22640. 
6970 
Roll of 1962 Franklin Half Dollars. Proof (Uncertified). Housed in 
a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 
6971 
Roll of 1962 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 
6972 


Roll of 1962-D Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A 
plastic tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 
Acquired from APMEX, March 22, 2021. 


6973 


Lot of (4) Rolls of 1963 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State 
(Uncertified). A quartet of paper-wrapped rolls. (Total: 80 coins) 


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6974 

Lot of (5) Rolls of 1963 Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State 
(Uncertified). All are paper-wrapped rolls. (Total: 100 coins) 

6975 

Lot of (2) Rolls of 1963-D Franklin Half Dollars. Mint State 
(Uncertified). Both are housed in plastic tubes. (Total: 40 coins) 
6976 

Roll of 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64 (PCGS). (Total: 20 
coins) 

6977 

Roll of 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64 (PCGS). (Total: 20 
coins) 

6978 

Roll of 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-64 (PCGS). (Total: 20 
coins) 

6979 

Roll of 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollars. MS-63 (PCGS). (Total: 20 
coins) 

6980 

Roll of 1880-S Morgan Silver Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). 
Housed in a plastic tube. (Total: 20 coins) 

6981 

Roll of 1923 Peace Silver Dollars. Mint State (Uncertified). A plastic 
tube roll. (Total: 20 coins) 

6982 


Certified Mint State Roll of 1953-S Carver/Washington 
Commemorative Half Dollars. (ANACS). OH. Included are: (17) 
MS-64; and (3) MS-63. (Total: 20 coins) 


MISCELLANEOUS U.S. COINS 


6983 


Lot of (2) Liberty Seated Coins. (NGC). Included are: 1888 dime, 
Unc Details—Improperly Cleaned; and 1857 quarter, EF Details— 
Obverse Scratched. 


6984. 


Lot of (2) Morgan Silver and Trade Dollars. AU Details (NGC). 
Included are: 1889-O Morgan, Cleaned; and 1877-S trade, 
Chopmarked. 

From the Alfonso Sito Garcia Collection. Ex Jesus Cacho Collection. 


6985 

Lot of (2) 20th Century Minor Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 1909-S 
Lincoln cent, AU Details—Cleaned; and 1934 Buffalo nickel, MS-64. 
6986 


Lot of (3) 19th Century Type Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 1894 
Indian cent, Genuine—Questionable Color; 1824 Capped Bust half 
dollar, AU Details—Cleaned; and 1894-S Morgan silver dollar, AU 
Details—Filed Rims. 


6987 


Lot of (3) Mint State 20th Century Silver Coins. (NGC). Included 
are: 1950-D Washington quarter, MS-64; 1946-S Walking Liberty half 
dollar, MS-65; and 1924 Peace silver dollar, MS-64. 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6988 


Lot of (3) Certified Mint State 20th Century Minor Coins. Included 
are: 1912 Lincoln cent, MS-62 RB (PCGS); 1938-D Buffalo nickel, 
MS-66 (NGC); and 1938 Jefferson nickel, MS-66 (NGC). 

From the Rick Collection, Part I. 


6989 


Lot of (3) 1930s and 1940s Minor Coins. Proof. Unc Details— 
Environmental Damage (PCGS). Included are: Lincoln Cent: 1942; 
Jefferson Nickels: 1938; and 1942 Type I. 


6990 


Lot of (4) Minor and Silver Type Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 1804 
Draped Bust half cent, Plain 4, Stemless Wreath, Fine-12; 1907 Indian 
cent, MS-63 RD, OGH; 1938-D Buffalo nickel, MS-66, OGH; and 
1838 Liberty Seated half dime, No Drapery, EF-45. 


6991 


Lot of (4) Certified Half Dollars. Included are: 1810 Capped Bust, 
Fine-12; 1947 Walking Liberty, MS-65; 1962 Franklin, MS-65; and 
1893 Columbian Exposition commemorative, MS-63. 


6992 


Lot of (4) Mint State 1944-Dated Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 
Jefferson Nickels: 1944-P MS-66; 1944-S MS-67; Mercury Dime: 
1944 MS-66 FB; and Washington Quarter: 1944 MS-66, CAC. 


6993 


Lot of (6) Minor and Silver Type Coins. (PCGS). Included are: 
Lincoln Cent: 1909 V.D.B., MS-63 RB; Nickel Three-Cent Piece: 1866 
AU Details—Cleaned; Liberty Head Nickel: 1907 MS-62; Mercury 
Dimes: 1916 MS-63 FB; 1939-D MS-64 FB; Commemorative Silver 
Half Dollar: 1925 Lexington-Concord Sesquicentennial, MS-63. 


PRIVATE AND TERRITORIAL GOLD COINS 
AND RELATED 


6994. 


1856 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-111. Rarity-3. Liberty Head. MS-61 
(PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 10380. NGC ID: 2BGW. 


6995 


1853-DN Round 50 Cents. BG-409. Rarity-3. Liberty Head. AU-58 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 10445. NGC ID: 2BJV. 


6996 


1866-G Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-740. Rarity-6-. BG-740. MS-62 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 10567. NGC ID: 2BNN. 


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6997 


1876 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-799. Rarity-4. Indian Head. AU-58 
(PCGS). OGH. 


PCGS# 10626. NGC ID: 2BRK. 


6998 


1880 Octagonal 25 Cents. BG-799Y. Rarity-4+. Indian Head. MS- 
63 (PCGS). 


PCGS# 10651. NGC ID: 2BSE. 


6999 
1868 Round 25 Cents. BG-806. Rarity-3. Liberty Head. MS-64 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 10667. NGC ID: 2BSU. 
7000 
1871-L Round 25 Cents. BG-841. Rarity-4. Liberty Head. MS-64 
(PCGS). 
PCGS# 10702. NGC ID: 2BU4. 
7001 


Hart’s “Coins of the Golden West.” 1915 Minerva or “Eureka” and 
Bear Series. Round $1. AU Details—Improperly Cleaned (NGC). 


HAWAIIAN CoINs, MEDALS, 


TOKENS AND RELATED 

7002 

1883 Hawaii Quarter Dollar. Medcalf-Russell 2CS-3. MS-64 
(PCGS). 

PCGS# 10987. NGC ID: 2C58. 

7003 

1883 Hawaii Dollar. Medcalf-Russell 2CS-5. EF Details—Cleaned 
(PCGS). 


PCGS# 10995. NGC ID: 2C5D. 


7004 

Koloa. Undated Johnny W. Awa Token. 5 Cents. Medcalf-Russell 
2TC-2. Aluminum. Plain Edge. MS-64 (NGC). 19 mm. 

7005 


Pahala. Undated L. Chong Token. 5 Cents. Medcalf-Russell 2TC- 
17, var. Brass. Plain Edge. 936, 3000 PAHALA. MS-63 (NGC). 19, 
octagonal. 


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Sale may pay a different fee than the Buyer’s Premium charged to all other Buyers. Stack’s 
Bowers reserves the right to include in any auction sale its own material as well as material 
from affiliated or related companies, principals, officers or employees. Stack’s Bowers may 
have direct or indirect interests in any of the lots in the auction and may collect commis- 
sions. THE TWO PRECEDING SENTENCES SHALL BE DEEMED A PART OF THE DE- 
SCRIPTION OF ALL LOTS CONTAINED IN THE CATALOG. Where the Consignor has 
repurchased a lot and the lot is either returned to the Consignor or otherwise dealt with 
or disposed of in accordance with the Consignor’s direction, or pursuant to contractual 
agreement, Stack’s Bowers reserves the right to so note in the prices realized or to omit 
a price from the prices realized. Stack’s Bowers and its affiliates may bid for their own 
account at any auction. Stack’s Bowers and its affiliates may have information about any 
lot that is not known publicly, and Stack’s Bowers and its affiliates reserves the right to use 
such information, in a manner determined solely by them and for their benefit, without 
disclosing such information in the catalog, catalog description or at the auction. Bidder 
acknowledges and agrees that Stack’s Bowers and its affiliates are not required to pay a 
Buyer's Premium, or other charges that other Bidders may be required to pay and may 
have access to information concerning the lots that is not otherwise available to the public. 
Any claimed conflict of interest or claimed competitive advantage resulting therefrom is 
expressly waived by all participants in the Auction Sale. Lots may carry a reserve (“Re- 
serve’). A Reserve is a price or bid below which the Auctioneer will not sell an item or will 
repurchase on behalf of the Consignor or for Stack’s Bowers. Reserves may be confidential 
and not disclosed. The Buyer is the Bidder who makes the highest bid accepted by the 
Auctioneer, and includes the principal of any Bidder acting as an agent. 


2. Descriptions and Grading. Bidder acknowledges that grading of most coins, currency 
and cryptocurrency tokens in this Auction has been determined by independent grading 
services, and those that are not may be graded by Stack’s Bowers. Grading of rare coins, 
currency and crypto tokens is subjective and, even though grading has a material effect 
on the value of the coins, currency and cryptocurrency tokens, grading may differ among 
independent grading services and among numismatists. Stack’s Bowers is not responsible 
for the grades assigned by independent grading services, and makes no warranty or repre- 
sentation regarding such grades. Bidder further acknowledges and agrees that grades as- 
signed by Stack’s Bowers and lot descriptions are based solely upon an examination of the 
coins, currency and cryptocurrency tokens and are intended to identify coins, currency 
and cryptocurrency and note any perceived characteristics. However, coin grading and 
descriptions are subjective. Stack’s Bowers does not warrant the accuracy of such grading 
or descriptions, nor do they in any way form the basis for any bid. All photographs in this 
catalog are of the actual items being sold but may not be the actual size or to scale. 


3. The Bidding Process. The Auctioneer shall have the right to open or accept the bidding 
on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the Consignor or his or her agent; a Bidder by mail, 
telephone, Internet or telefax; or any other participant in the Auction Sale. Bids must be 
for an entire lot and each lot constitutes a separate sale. All bids must be on increment as 
established by the Auctioneer, or half increment (a cut bid). Non-conforming bids will 
be rounded down to the nearest half or full increment and this rounded bid will be the 
bidder's high bid. No lot will be broken up unless otherwise permitted by the Auctioneer. 
Lots will be sold in their numbered sequence unless Auctioneer directs otherwise. All ma- 
terial shall be sold in separate lots to the highest Bidder as determined by the Auctioneer. 
Auctioneer shall have the right in its sole and absolute discretion to accept or decline any 
bid, establish bid increments, challenge any bid or bidding increment, to reduce any mail 
bid received, adjudicate all bidding disputes, to exclude any bidder and to determine the 
prevailing bid. The Auctioneer shall have the right, but not the obligation, to rescind the 
acceptance of any bid and place the lot(s) for Auction Sale again. Auctioneer’s decision on 
all bidding disputes shall be binding and final. For the mail and Internet Bidder’s protec- 
tion, no “unlimited” or “buy” bids will be accepted. When identical bids are received for a 
lot, preference is given to the first bid received as determined by the Auctioneer. A mail bid 
will take precedence over an identical floor bid; a Floor Bidder, Telephone Bidder and Live 
Internet Bidder must bid higher than the highest mail bid to be awarded any lot. Cut bids 
are only accepted on bids greater than $500 and each bidder may only execute one cut bid 
per lot. Bids will not be accepted from persons under eighteen (18) years of age without 


a parent's written consent which acknowledges the Terms of Sale herein and agrees to be 
bound thereby on behalf of the underage Bidder. The auction sale is complete when the 
Auctioneer so announces by the fall of the hammer or in any other customary manner. 


THIS IS NOT AN APPROVAL SALE. Bidders who physically attend the Auction sale, ei- 
ther personally or through an agent (“Floor Bidders”) should carefully examine all lots 
which they are interested in purchasing. Bidders who bid by telephone, either person- 
ally or through an agent, or through our live auction software receive a similar benefit 
as Floor Bidders in being able to actively participate in the live Auction Sale (“Telephone 
Bidders” and “Live Internet Bidders”). Except as otherwise expressly provided in these 
Terms of Sale, NO PURCHASED ITEMS MAY BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON. All 
prospective Bidders who examine the lot(s) prior to the Auction Sale personally assume 
all responsibility for any damage that Bidder causes to the lot(s). Stack’s Bowers shall have 
sole discretion in determining the value of the damage caused, which shall be promptly 
paid by such Bidder. 


Certain auctions or auction sessions, will be conducted exclusively over the Internet, and 
bids will be accepted only from pre-registered Bidders. 


STACK’S BOWERS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ERRORS IN BIDDING. All Bidders 
should make certain to bid on the correct lot and that the bid is the bid intended. Once the 
hammer has fallen and the Auctioneer has announced the Buyer, the Buyer is uncondi- 
tionally bound to pay for the lot, even if the Buyer made a mistake. Stack’s Bowers reserves 
the right to withdraw any lot at any time, even after the hammer has fallen, until the Buyer 
has taken physical possession of the lot. No participant in the Auction Sale shall have a 
right to claim any damages, including consequential damages if a lot is withdrawn, even if 
the withdrawal occurs after the Auction Sale. 


4. Bidder Registration Required. All persons seeking to bid must complete and sign a reg- 
istration card either at the auction or online, or otherwise qualify to bid, as determined 
in the sole discretion of the Auctioneer. By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges 
that Bidder has read the Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale, the descriptions for the 
lot(s) on which they have bid, and that they agree to be bound by these Terms of Sale. 
This agreement shall be deemed to have been made and entered in California. The Bidder 
acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalog and 
Terms of Sale. Person appearing on the OFAC list are not eligible to bid. 


5. Buyer's Premiums. A premium of twenty percent (20%) based upon the total amount of 
the hammer (minimum of $20), will be added to all purchases of individual lots, regard- 
less of affiliation with any group or organization (the “Buyer's Premium’). A reacquisition 
charge may apply to Consignors pursuant to a separate agreement, which may be higher 
or lower than the Buyer's Premium. 


6. Payment. Payment is due immediately upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer. Pay- 
ment is delinquent and in default if not received in full, in good funds, within fourteen 
(14) calendar days of the Auction Sale (the “Default Date”), without exception, time being 
of the essence. Unless otherwise agreed in writing prior to the Auction Sale, all auction 
sales are payable strictly in U.S. Dollars or Hong Kong Dollars. All invoices will be made 
in United States Dollars. If paying in Hong Kong Dollars, Buyer's invoices will be credited 
with the amount of US. Dollars at the rate established by the Auctioneer at the time of the 
Auction Sale. Payments may be made by credit card, Paypal, Union Pay, check, wire trans- 
fer, money order and cashier's check. Cash transactions will be accepted in the sole discre- 
tion of Stack’s Bowers, and if accepted, for any cash transaction or series of transactions 
exceeding $10,000, a Treasury Form 8300 will be filed. Contact Stack’s Bowers for wiring 
instructions before sending a wire. Bank wires sent from a foreign bank are subject to an 
international bank wire fee of $35. We accept payment by Visa, Mastercard, American 
Express, Discover or Paypal for invoices up to $2,500, with a maximum of $10,000 in any 
30 day period. All payments are subject to a clearing period. Checks drawn on U.S. banks 
will be subject to up to a 10 business day hold, and checks drawn on foreign banks will 
be subject to a 30 day hold. Stack’s Bowers reserves the right not to release lots for which 
good funds have not yet been received. On any past due accounts, Stack’s Bowers reserves 
the right, without notice, to extend credit and impose carrying charges (as described be- 
low). Buyers agree to pay reasonable attorney's fees and cost incurred to collect past due 
accounts. Any invoice not paid by the Default Date will bear a five percent (5%) late fee 
on the invoice amount. Buyers personally and unconditionally guarantee payment in full 
of all amounts owed to Stack’s Bowers. Any person submitting bids on behalf of a corpo- 
ration or other entity, by making such bid, agrees to be personally jointly and severally 
liable for the payment of the purchase price and any related charges and the performance 


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of all Buyer obligations under these Terms of Sale and Stack’s Bowers reserves the right 
to require a written guarantee of such payments and obligations. Bidders who have not 
established credit with Stacks Bowers must furnish satisfactory information and credit 
references and/or deposit at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their total bids for that Auc- 
tion Sale session(s) or such other amount as Stack’s Bowers may, in its sole and absolute 
discretion require before any bids from such Bidder will be accepted. Deposits submitted 
will be applied to purchases. Any remaining deposits will be promptly refunded, upon 
clearance of funds. 


7. Sales Tax. Buyers will be charged all applicable sales tax unless a valid Resale Certificate 
has been provided to the Auctioneer prior to the auction. Should state sales tax become 
applicable in the delivery state prior to delivery of the property on the invoice, the Buyer 
agrees to pay all applicable state sales tax as required by the delivery state as of the shipping 
date. In the event any applicable sales tax is not paid by Buyer that should have been paid, 
even if not such tax was not charged or collected by Stack’s Bowers by mistake, error, neg- 
ligence or gross negligence, Buyer nonetheless acknowledges responsibility to pay such 
sales tax and remains fully liable for and agrees to promptly pay such taxes on demand, to- 
gether with any interest or penalty that may be assessed by the taxing authority and agrees 
to indemnify and hold Auctioneer harmless from any applicable sales tax, interest or pen- 
alties due. Lots from different Auctions may not be aggregated for sales tax purposes. 


8. Financial Responsibility. In the event any applicable conditions of these Terms of Sale 
herein are not complied with by a Buyer or if the Buyer fails to make payment in full by the 
Default Date, Stack’s Bowers reserves the right, in its sole discretion, in addition to all other 
remedies which it may have at law or in equity to rescind the sale of that lot or any other 
lot or lots sold to the defaulting Buyer, retaining all payments made by Buyer as liquidated 
damages, it being recognized that actual damages may be speculative or difficult to com- 
pute, and resell a portion or all of the lots held by Stack’s Bowers, in a commercially rea- 
sonable manner, which may include a public or private sale, in a quantity sufficient in the 
opinion of Stack’s Bowers to satisfy the indebtedness, plus all accrued charges, and Stack’s 
Bowers may charge a seller's commission that is commercially reasonable. More than one 
such sale may take place at the option of Stack’s Bowers. If Stack’s Bowers resells the lots, 
Buyer agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such sale, together with any incidental costs 
of sale, including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, cataloging and any other reasonable 
charges. Notice of the sale shall be by U.S.PS. Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested to 
the address utilized on the Bid Sheet, Auction Consignment and Security Agreement or 
other last known address by Stack’s Bowers. The proceeds shall be applied first to the satis- 
faction of any damages occasioned by Buyer's breach, then to any other indebtedness owed 
to Stack’s Bowers, including without limitation, commissions, handling charges, carrying 
charges, the expenses of both sales, seller's fees, reasonable attorneys fees, costs, collection 
agency fees and costs and any other costs or expenses incurred. Buyer shall also be liable 
to Stack’s Bowers for any deficiency if the proceeds of such sale or sales are insufficient to 
cover such amounts. 


Buyer grants to Stack’s Bowers, its affiliates and assignees, the right to offset any sums due, 
or found to be due to Stack’s Bowers, and to make such offset from any past, current, or 
future consignment, or purchases that are in the possession or control of Stack’s Bowers; 
or from any sums due to Buyer by Stack’s Bowers, its affiliates and assignees. In addi- 
tion, defaulting Buyers will be deemed to have granted to Stack’s Bowers, its affiliates and 
assignees, a security interest in: (x) the purchased lots and their proceeds, and (y) such 
sums or other items and their proceeds, in the possession of Stack’s Bowers, its affiliates 
or assignees, to secure all indebtedness due to Stack’s Bowers and its affiliated companies, 
plus all accrued expenses, carrying charges, seller’s fees, attorney fees, and costs, until the 
indebtedness is paid in full. Buyer grants Stack’s Bowers the right to file a UCC-1 financing 
statement for such items, and to assign such interest to any affiliated or related company 
or any third party deemed appropriate by Stack’s Bowers. If the auction invoice is not paid 
for in full by the Default Date, a carrying charge of one-and-one-half percent (1-1/2%) per 
month may be imposed on the unpaid amount until it is paid in full. In the event this inter- 
est rate exceeds the interest permitted by law, the same shall be adjusted to the maximum 
rate permitted by law, and any amount paid in excess thereof shall be allocated to prin- 
cipal. Buyer agrees to pay all reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs and other collection 
costs incurred by Stack’s Bowers or any affiliated or related company to collect past due 
invoices or to interpret or enforce the terms hereof or in any action or proceeding arising 
out of or related to the Auction Sale. Stack’s Bowers reserves the right to assign its interest 
to any third party. To the extent that the Buyer for any lot consists of more than one person 
or entity, each such person or entity is jointly and severally liable for all obligations of the 
Buyer, regardless of the title or capacity of such person or entity. Stack’s Bowers shall have 


all the rights of a secured creditor under Article 9 of the California Commercial Code and 
all rights of the consignor to collect amounts due from the Buyer, whether at law or equity. 


9. Shipping. It is the Buyer's responsibility to contact Stacks Bowers after the sale to make 
shipping and packaging arrangements. Due to the fragile nature of some lots, Stack’s Bow- 
ers may elect not to assume responsibility for shipping or packing, or may charge addi- 
tional shipping and handling. Stack’s Bowers, in its sole discretion, may not ship to select 
countries. Lots indicated as being “framed” or that are specifically identified in the catalog 
are shipped at Buyer's risk. All taxes, postage, shipping, if applicable, handling, insurance 
costs, the Buyer's Premium, and any other fees required by law to be charged or collected 
will be added to the invoice for any lots invoiced to Buyer. All lots shipped to foreign coun- 
tries will be billed an additional one-half percent (1/2%) for insurance (minimum of $10). 
For any lots delivered outside the country where the auction is hosted, the declaration 
value shall be the item(s) hammer price plus its buyer's premium. Auctioneer shall not 
be liable for any loss caused or resulting from seizure or destruction under quarantine or 
customs regulation or confiscation by order of any government or public authority. Buyer 
shall be responsible for paying all applicable taxes, duties and customs charges for all lots 
delivered outside the country where the auction is hosted. All lots will be shipped FOB 
Destination, freight prepaid and charged back. Title and risk of loss pass to the Buyer at 
the destination upon tender of delivery. Acceptance of delivery constitutes acceptance of 
the purchased lots. Inspection of the purchased lots is not required for acceptance. Any 
and all claims based upon Buyer's failure to receive a purchased lot, Buyer's receipt of a 
lot in damaged condition, or otherwise related to delivery, must be received in writing 
by Stack’s Bowers no later than the earlier of thirty (30) days after payment, or the date 
of the Auction Sale (the “Outside Claim Date”). As Buyers may not receive notification of 
shipment, it is Buyer's responsibility to keep track of the Outside Claim Date and make 
timely notification of any such claim. The failure to make a timely claim, time being of the 
essence, shall constitute a waiver of any such claim. Orders paid by credit card will only be 
shipped to the verified address on file with the credit card merchant. 


10. DISCLAIMER AND WARRANTIES. NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY 
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE OR IMPLIED ON ANY LOT. 
NO WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IS MADE WITH RESPECT 
TO ANY LOT EXCEPT FOR WARRANTY OF TITLE, AND IN THE CASE OF TITLE, 
AUCTIONEER IS SELLING ONLY THAT RIGHT OR TITLE TO THE LOT THAT THE 
CONSIGNOR MAY HAVE AS OF THE AUCTION SALE DATE. ALL LOTS ARE SOLD “AS 
IS” AND WITH ALL FAULTS. PURCHASER HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RISKS CONCERN- 
ING AND RELATED TO THE GRADING, QUALITY, DESCRIPTION, CONDITION, AND 
PROVENANCE OF A LOT. 


a. COINS, CURRENCY AND CRYPTOCURRENCY TOKENS LISTED IN THIS CATALOG 
AS GRADED AND ENCAPSULATED BY PCGS, NGC, ANACS, ICG, PCGS CURRENCY, 
PMG, PCGS BANKNOTE GRADING, CMC OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY GRADING 
SERVICE ARE SOLD “AS-IS” EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN AND MAY 
NOT BE RETURNED FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER BY ANY BUYER. ALL THIRD 
PARTY GRADING SERVICE GUARANTEES, INCLUDING AUTHENTICITY, ARE THE 
SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THIRD PARTY GRADING SERVICE AND NOT WAR- 
RANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF THE AUCTIONEER. BUYERS SHOULD CONTACT 
THESE THIRD PARTY GRADING SERVICES DIRECTLY WITH RESPECT TO ANY 
CLAIMS OR QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE CONCERNING THEIR GUARANTEES 
AND WARRANTIES. BUYERS ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT AUCTIONEER IS 
NOT BOUND BY OR LIABLE FOR ANY OPINION OR CERTIFCATION BY ANY THIRD 
PARTY GRADING SERVICE. 


b. In the case of non-certified coins, currency and cryptocurrency tokens that have neither 
been examined by the Buyer prior to the Auction Sale, nor purchased by the Buyer or 
Buyer's agent at the Auction Sale, if it is determined in a review by Stack’s Bowers that 
there is a material error in the catalog description of a non-certified coin, currency, or 
cryptocurrency token such lot may be returned, provided written notice is received by 
Stack’s Bowers no later than seventy-two (72) hours of delivery of the lots in question, and 
such lots are returned and received by Stack’s Bowers, in their original, sealed containers, 
no later than fourteen (14) calendar days after delivery, in the same condition the lot(s) 
were delivered to the Buyer, time being of the essence. Non-certified coins, currency and 
cryptocurrency tokens that have been either examined by the Buyer prior to the Auction 
Sale or purchased by the Buyer or Buyer's agent at the Auction Sale, will not be granted 
return privileges, except for authenticity. 


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c. All non-certified coins and currency are guaranteed to be genuine. 


d. All certified and non-certified cryptocurrency tokens are guaranteed to be genuine only. 
Auctioneer disclaims any guaranty of any kind with respect to cryptocurrency tokens, in- 
cluding, but not limited to: face value, the contents or existence of any accounts, wallets, or 
other physical, digital or other receptacles of value, the existence of a cryptographic private 
key, or the ability to fund any cryptocurrency. Actual cryptocurrency value is neither con- 
firmed nor guaranteed by Auctioneer. 


Ifan item or items are returned pursuant to the terms herein, they must be housed in their 
original, sealed and unopened container. 


e. Late remittance or removal of any item from its original container or third party graded 
holder, or altering a coin constitutes just cause for revocation of all return privileges. 


f. Grading or condition of rare coins, currency and cryptocurrency tokens may have a 
material effect on the value of the item(s) purchased, and the opinion of others (including 
independent grading services) may differ with the independent grading services opin- 
ion or interpretation of Stack’s Bowers. Stack’s Bowers shall not be bound by any prior, or 
subsequent opinion, determination or certification by any independent grading service. 


g. Questions regarding the minting of a coin as a “proof” or as a “business strike” relate to 
the method of manufacture and not to authenticity. 


h. All oral and written statements made by Stack’s Bowers and its employees or agents 
(including affiliated and related companies) are statements of opinion only, and are not 
warranties or representations of any kind, unless stated as a specific written warranty, and 
no employee or agent of Stack’s Bowers has authority to vary or alter these Terms and Con- 
ditions of Auction Sale. Stack’s Bowers reserves the right to vary or alter the Terms of Sale, 
either generally or with respect to specific persons or circumstances, in its sole discretion. 
Any variation or alteration shall be effective only if in writing and signed by an officer of 
Stack’s Bowers authorized to do so. 


i, Stack’s Bowers is acting as an auctioneer. Title to the lots purchased passes directly from 
the Consignor to the Buyer. Accordingly, Stack’s Bowers is not making, and disclaims, any 
warranty of title. 


j. Bidders shall have no recourse against the Consignor for any reason whatsoever. 


k. Bidder acknowledges that the numismatic and cryptocurrency token market is specula- 
tive, unregulated and volatile, and that prices may rise or fall over time. Stack’s Bowers 
does not guarantee or represent that any customer buying for investment purposes will be 
able to sell for a profit in the future. 


|. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that neither Stack’s Bowers, nor its employees, affili- 
ates, agents, third-party providers or consignors warrant that auctions will be unimpaired, 
uninterrupted or error free and accordingly shall not be liable for such events. 


11. Waiver and Release. Bidder, for himself, his heirs, agents, successors and assignees, 
generally and specifically waives and releases, and forever discharges Stack’s Bowers, and 
its respective affiliates, parents, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, subsidiaries, em- 
ployees, managers and members and each of them, and their respective successors and 
assignees from any and all claims, rights, demands and causes of actions and suits, of 
whatever kind or nature, including but not limited to claims based upon Auctioneer’s 
negligence, whether in law or equity, tort or otherwise, whether known or unknown, sus- 
pected or unsuspected (a “Claim”), which Bidder may assert with respect to and/or arising 
out of, or in connection with any challenge to the title to or authenticity 


of any goods purchased, the sale itself, any lot bid upon or consigned, and/or the auc- 
tion, except where such Claim is otherwise expressly authorized in these Terms of Sale. 
It is the intention of Bidder that this waiver and release shall be effective as a bar to each 
and every Claim that may arise hereunder or be related to the Auction Sale, and Bidder 
hereby knowingly and voluntarily waives any and all rights and benefits otherwise con- 
ferred upon him by the provisions of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which 
reads in full as follows: 


“A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR OR 
RELEASING PARTY DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS OR HER FA- 
VOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM OR 
HER MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS OR HER SETTLEMENT WITH THE 
DEBTOR OR RELEASED PARTY? 


12. Disputes. Ifa dispute arises concerning ownership of a lot or concerning proceeds of 
any sale, Stack’s Bowers reserves the right to commence a statutory inter-pleader proceed- 
ing at the expense of the Consignor and Buyer and any other applicable party, and in such 
event shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs. Stack’s Bowers reserves 
the right to cancel or postpone the Auction Sale or any session thereof for any reason 
whatsoever. No Bidder shall have any claim as a result thereof, including for incidental 
or consequential damages. Neither Stack’s Bowers nor any affiliated or related company 
shall be responsible for incidental or consequential damages arising out of any failure of 
the Terms of Sale, the auction or the conduct thereof and in no event shall such liability 
exceed the purchase price, premium, or fees paid. Rights granted to Bidders under the 
within Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale are personal and apply only to the Bidder 
who initially purchases the lot(s) from Stack’s Bowers. The rights may not be assigned or 
transferred to any other person or entity, whether by sale of the lot(s), operation of law or 
otherwise. Any attempt to assign or transfer any such rights shall be absolutely void and 
unenforceable. No third party may rely on any benefit or right conferred by these Terms 
and Conditions of Auction Sale. 


Any dispute arising out of or related to these Terms of Sale, the Auction Sale or any lot, 
with the sole exception of actions by Stack’s Bowers to collect amounts owed to it and other 
damages, shall be submitted to binding arbitration pursuant to the commercial arbitration 
tules of the American Arbitration Association, with any arbitration hearing to occur in 
Orange County, California. Absent an agreement of the parties, the arbitrator shall limit 
discovery to that which is necessary to enable the hearing to proceed efficiently. The ar- 
bitrator shall not have the power to award punitive or consequential damages, nor alter, 
amend modify any of the terms of this Agreement. The award by the arbitrator, if any, may 
be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Each party shall pay one-half the costs 
of the arbitration. Bidder acknowledges and agrees that the competent courts of the State 
of California shall have exclusive in personam jurisdiction, subject to the requirement to 
arbitrate, over any dispute(s) arising hereunder, regardless of any party’s current or future 
residence or domicile. Bidder further agrees that venue of the arbitration proceeding shall 
be in Orange County, California; and any court proceeding shall be in the Orange County 
Superior Court, in the State of California, and in each case waive any claim of Forum Non 
Conveniens. Bidder agrees that any arbitration or legal action with respect to this Auction 
Sale is barred unless commenced within one (1) year of the date of this Auction Sale. AUC- 
TION PARTICIPANTS EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY. 


13. General Terms. These Terms and Conditions of Auction Sale and the auction shall be 
construed and enforced in accordance with, and governed by, the laws of the State of Cali- 
fornia, regardless of the location of the Auction Sale. These Terms of Sale and the informa- 
tion on the Stack’s Bowers’ website constitute the entire agreement between the parties 
hereto on the subject matter hereof and supersede all other agreements, understandings, 
warranties and representations concerning the subject matter hereof. If any section of 
these Terms of Auction Sale or any term or provision of any section is held to be invalid, 
void, or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or 
terms and provisions of a section shall continue in full force and effect without being im- 
paired or invalidated in any way. Stack’s Bowers may at its sole and absolute discretion, 
make loans or advances to Consignors and/or Bidders. 


14. Chinese Translation. The Chinese translations are provided as a matter of convenience. 
In the event of a conflict, all English Terms and Conditions and lot descriptions take pre- 
cedence and are binding. 


Bidding in this auction sale constitutes unconditional acceptance by the Bidder of the fore- 
going Terms of Sale. 


Please note: Transparent holders in which the auction lots are stored are to facilitate view- 
ing and inspection of the lots and ARE NOT for long-term storage. 


PCGS and NGC numbers provided are for bidder convenience only, we do not guarantee 
their accuracy. An incorrect PCGS or NGC number is not grounds to return a lot. 


For PRICES REALIZED after the sale, call 1-800-458-4646. Preliminary prices realized 
will also be posted on the Internet soon after the session closes. 


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GALLERIES 


INTERNET-ONLY 
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The June 2023 Showcase Auction 


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Session 5 
Numismatic Americana, 
Early American Coins & 

U.S. Coins Part 1 
Internet Only 
Small Cents to Half Dollars 
Thursday, June 15 
9:00 AM PT 
Lots 5001-5571 


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Session 6 
U.S. Coins Part 2 
Internet Only 
Silver Dollars to Hawaii 
Friday, June 16 
9:00 AM PT 
Lots 6001-7005 


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